Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 492
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Solution
The third proportional to 288 and 492 is: 840.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288 : 492 = 492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288/492 = 492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288x = 492 × 492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288x = 242,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,064/288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840.50
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