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Finding the Third Proportional to 491 and 952.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 491 and 952.75 is: 1,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 952.75 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/952.75 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 952.75 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 907,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,732.56/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.74

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