Finding the Third Proportional to 332.86 and 499.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 332.86 and 499.99 is: 751.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332.86 : 499.99 = 499.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332.86/499.99 = 499.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332.86x = 499.99 × 499.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332.86x = 249,992.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,992.19/332.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751.04
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