Finding the Third Proportional to 381.75 and 499.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 381.75 and 499.50 is: 653.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.75 : 499.50 = 499.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.75/499.50 = 499.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.75x = 499.50 × 499.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.75x = 249,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,500.25/381.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653.57
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