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Finding the Third Proportional to 492 and 865

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Solution

The third proportional to 492 and 865 is: 1,520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 865 = 865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/865 = 865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 865 × 865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 748,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,225/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.78

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