Finding the Third Proportional to 435.75 and 486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 435.75 and 486.75 is: 543.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435.75 : 486.75 = 486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435.75/486.75 = 486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435.75x = 486.75 × 486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435.75x = 236,925.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,925.56/435.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.72
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