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Finding the Third Proportional to 489.94 and 664.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 489.94 and 664.88 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.94 : 664.88 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.94/664.88 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.94x = 664.88 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.94x = 442,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,058.77/489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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