Finding the Third Proportional to 416 and 483.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 416 and 483.50 is: 561.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416 : 483.50 = 483.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416/483.50 = 483.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416x = 483.50 × 483.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416x = 233,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,772.25/416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561.95
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