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Finding the Third Proportional to 490.75 and 741.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 490.75 and 741.13 is: 1,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 741.13 = 741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/741.13 = 741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 741.13 × 741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 549,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,266.27/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.24

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