Finding the Third Proportional to 294.50 and 480.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 294.50 and 480.75 is: 784.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294.50 : 480.75 = 480.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294.50/480.75 = 480.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294.50x = 480.75 × 480.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294.50x = 231,120.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,120.56/294.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784.79
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