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Finding the Third Proportional to 489.80 and 737.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 489.80 and 737.02 is: 1,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.80 : 737.02 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.80/737.02 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.80x = 737.02 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.80x = 543,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,192.03/489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.01

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