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Finding the Third Proportional to 489.38 and 731.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 489.38 and 731.63 is: 1,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 731.63 = 731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/731.63 = 731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 731.63 × 731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 535,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275.14/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.79

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