Finding the Third Proportional to 383.50 and 499.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 383.50 and 499.75 is: 651.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383.50 : 499.75 = 499.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383.50/499.75 = 499.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383.50x = 499.75 × 499.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383.50x = 249,750.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,750.06/383.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651.24
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