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Finding the Third Proportional to 492.38 and 755.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 492.38 and 755.63 is: 1,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.38 : 755.63 = 755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.38/755.63 = 755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.38x = 755.63 × 755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.38x = 570,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,969.14/492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.62

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