Finding the Third Proportional to 321.75 and 490.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321.75 and 490.50 is: 747.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321.75 : 490.50 = 490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321.75/490.50 = 490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321.75x = 490.50 × 490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321.75x = 240,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,590.25/321.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747.76
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