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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.94 and 1,213.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.94 and 1,213.88 is: 3,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 1,213.88 = 1,213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/1,213.88 = 1,213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 1,213.88 × 1,213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 1,473,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,492.52/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.66

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