Finding the Third Proportional to 299.50 and 490
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Solution
The third proportional to 299.50 and 490 is: 801.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.50 : 490 = 490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.50/490 = 490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.50x = 490 × 490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.50x = 240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,100/299.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801.67
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