Finding the Third Proportional to 329.50 and 489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 329.50 and 489.50 is: 727.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329.50 : 489.50 = 489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329.50/489.50 = 489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329.50x = 489.50 × 489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329.50x = 239,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,610.25/329.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727.19
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