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Finding the Third Proportional to 495 and 1,212.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 495 and 1,212.75 is: 2,971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 1,212.75 = 1,212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/1,212.75 = 1,212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 1,212.75 × 1,212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 1,470,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,762.56/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.24

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