Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 494.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409 and 494.50 is: 597.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409 : 494.50 = 494.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409/494.50 = 494.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409x = 494.50 × 494.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409x = 244,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,530.25/409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.87
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