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Finding the Third Proportional to 489 and 718.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 489 and 718.13 is: 1,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 718.13 = 718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/718.13 = 718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 718.13 × 718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 515,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,703.52/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.61

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