Finding the Third Proportional to 249.50 and 466
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Solution
The third proportional to 249.50 and 466 is: 870.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249.50 : 466 = 466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249.50/466 = 466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249.50x = 466 × 466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249.50x = 217,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,156/249.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870.36
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