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Finding the Third Proportional to 491.50 and 927

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Solution

The third proportional to 491.50 and 927 is: 1,748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.50 : 927 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.50/927 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.50x = 927 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.50x = 859,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,329/491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.38

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