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Finding the Third Proportional to 497.39 and 763.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 497.39 and 763.17 is: 1,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.39 : 763.17 = 763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.39/763.17 = 763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.39x = 763.17 × 763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.39x = 582,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,431.31/497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.97

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