Finding the Third Proportional to 419.50 and 487
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Solution
The third proportional to 419.50 and 487 is: 565.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419.50 : 487 = 487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419.50/487 = 487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419.50x = 487 × 487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419.50x = 237,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,169/419.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565.36
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