Finding the Third Proportional to 209 and 491.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 209 and 491.25 is: 1,154.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209 : 491.25 = 491.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209/491.25 = 491.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209x = 491.25 × 491.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209x = 241,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,326.56/209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154.67
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