Finding the Third Proportional to 441 and 483
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Solution
The third proportional to 441 and 483 is: 529
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441 : 483 = 483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441/483 = 483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441x = 483 × 483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441x = 233,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,289/441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529
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