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Finding the Third Proportional to 493 and 766

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Solution

The third proportional to 493 and 766 is: 1,190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 766 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/766 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 766 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 586,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,756/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.17

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