Finding the Third Proportional to 283 and 460.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 283 and 460.50 is: 749.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283 : 460.50 = 460.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283/460.50 = 460.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283x = 460.50 × 460.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283x = 212,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,060.25/283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.33
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