Finding the Third Proportional to 315.75 and 493.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315.75 and 493.50 is: 771.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315.75 : 493.50 = 493.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315.75/493.50 = 493.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315.75x = 493.50 × 493.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315.75x = 243,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,542.25/315.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771.31
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