Finding the Third Proportional to 409 and 549.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409 and 549.50 is: 738.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409 : 549.50 = 549.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409/549.50 = 549.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409x = 549.50 × 549.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409x = 301,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,950.25/409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738.26
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