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Finding the Third Proportional to 490.88 and 902.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 490.88 and 902.44 is: 1,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 902.44 = 902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/902.44 = 902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 902.44 × 902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 814,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,393.44/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.06

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