Finding the Third Proportional to 413 and 592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 413 and 592.50 is: 850.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413 : 592.50 = 592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413/592.50 = 592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413x = 592.50 × 592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413x = 351,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,056.25/413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850.02
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