Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 426.75 and 486.75 is: 555.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426.75 : 486.75 = 486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426.75/486.75 = 486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426.75x = 486.75 × 486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426.75x = 236,925.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,925.56/426.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555.19
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