Finding the Third Proportional to 366.50 and 474.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366.50 and 474.50 is: 614.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366.50 : 474.50 = 474.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366.50/474.50 = 474.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366.50x = 474.50 × 474.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366.50x = 225,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,150.25/366.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614.33
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