Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 495
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Solution
The third proportional to 412.50 and 495 is: 594
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412.50 : 495 = 495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412.50/495 = 495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412.50x = 495 × 495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412.50x = 245,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,025/412.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594
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