Finding the Third Proportional to 255 and 488
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Solution
The third proportional to 255 and 488 is: 933.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255 : 488 = 488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255/488 = 488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255x = 488 × 488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255x = 238,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,144/255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933.90
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