Finding the Third Proportional to 245 and 599.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245 and 599.50 is: 1,466.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245 : 599.50 = 599.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245/599.50 = 599.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245x = 599.50 × 599.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245x = 359,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,400.25/245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466.94
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