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Finding the Third Proportional to 489.38 and 847.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 489.38 and 847.69 is: 1,468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 847.69 = 847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/847.69 = 847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 847.69 × 847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 718,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,574.10/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.35

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