Finding the Third Proportional to 374.50 and 485.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 374.50 and 485.25 is: 628.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374.50 : 485.25 = 485.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374.50/485.25 = 485.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374.50x = 485.25 × 485.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374.50x = 235,467.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,467.56/374.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628.75
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