Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 489
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Solution
The third proportional to 366.75 and 489 is: 652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366.75 : 489 = 489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366.75/489 = 489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366.75x = 489 × 489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366.75x = 239,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,121/366.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652
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