Finding the Third Proportional to 271.50 and 484
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Solution
The third proportional to 271.50 and 484 is: 862.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271.50 : 484 = 484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271.50/484 = 484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271.50x = 484 × 484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271.50x = 234,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,256/271.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.82
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