Finding the Third Proportional to 245.25 and 490.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245.25 and 490.50 is: 981
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245.25 : 490.50 = 490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245.25/490.50 = 490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245.25x = 490.50 × 490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245.25x = 240,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,590.25/245.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981
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