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Finding the Third Proportional to 445 and 492

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Solution

The third proportional to 445 and 492 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 492 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/492 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 492 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 242,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,064/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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