Finding the Third Proportional to 410.50 and 520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 410.50 and 520.50 is: 659.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410.50 : 520.50 = 520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410.50/520.50 = 520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410.50x = 520.50 × 520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410.50x = 270,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,920.25/410.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659.98
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