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Finding the Third Proportional to 499.13 and 755.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 499.13 and 755.25 is: 1,142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 755.25 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/755.25 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 755.25 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 570,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,402.56/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.81

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