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Finding the Third Proportional to 498.02 and 747.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 498.02 and 747.35 is: 1,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.02 : 747.35 = 747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.02/747.35 = 747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.02x = 747.35 × 747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.02x = 558,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,534.36/498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.50

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