Finding the Third Proportional to 406 and 486
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Solution
The third proportional to 406 and 486 is: 581.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406 : 486 = 486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406/486 = 486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406x = 486 × 486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406x = 236,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,196/406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.76
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