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Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 492

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Solution

The third proportional to 411 and 492 is: 588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 492 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/492 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 492 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 242,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,064/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.96

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