Finding the Third Proportional to 254.50 and 488
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Solution
The third proportional to 254.50 and 488 is: 935.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254.50 : 488 = 488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254.50/488 = 488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254.50x = 488 × 488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254.50x = 238,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,144/254.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935.73
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