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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 490

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 490 is: 988.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 490 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/490 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 490 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 240,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,100/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.07

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