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Finding the Third Proportional to 498 and 737

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Solution

The third proportional to 498 and 737 is: 1,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 737 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/737 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 737 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 543,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,169/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.70

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