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Finding the Third Proportional to 489.88 and 734.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 489.88 and 734.75 is: 1,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.88 : 734.75 = 734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.88/734.75 = 734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.88x = 734.75 × 734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.88x = 539,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,857.56/489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.03

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