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Finding the Third Proportional to 492 and 921

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Solution

The third proportional to 492 and 921 is: 1,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 921 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/921 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 921 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 848,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,241/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.07

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