Finding the Third Proportional to 246.50 and 497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246.50 and 497.50 is: 1,004.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246.50 : 497.50 = 497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246.50/497.50 = 497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246.50x = 497.50 × 497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246.50x = 247,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,506.25/246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,004.08
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