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Finding the Third Proportional to 489 and 1,136.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 489 and 1,136.50 is: 2,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 1,136.50 = 1,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/1,136.50 = 1,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 1,136.50 × 1,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 1,291,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,632.25/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.37

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