Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 453.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 412.50 and 453.75 is: 499.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412.50 : 453.75 = 453.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412.50/453.75 = 453.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412.50x = 453.75 × 453.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412.50x = 205,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,889.06/412.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.13
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