Finding the Third Proportional to 425 and 489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 425 and 489.50 is: 563.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425 : 489.50 = 489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425/489.50 = 489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425x = 489.50 × 489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425x = 239,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,610.25/425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.79
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