Finding the Third Proportional to 448 and 496
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Solution
The third proportional to 448 and 496 is: 549.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448 : 496 = 496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448/496 = 496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448x = 496 × 496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448x = 246,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,016/448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.14
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