Finding the Third Proportional to 301.50 and 486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 301.50 and 486.75 is: 785.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.50 : 486.75 = 486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.50/486.75 = 486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.50x = 486.75 × 486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.50x = 236,925.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,925.56/301.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785.82
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