Finding the Third Proportional to 415 and 480
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Solution
The third proportional to 415 and 480 is: 555.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415 : 480 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415/480 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415x = 480 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415x = 230,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,400/415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555.18
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