Finding the Third Proportional to 350.75 and 490
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Solution
The third proportional to 350.75 and 490 is: 684.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350.75 : 490 = 490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350.75/490 = 490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350.75x = 490 × 490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350.75x = 240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,100/350.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684.53
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