Finding the Third Proportional to 449 and 572.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 449 and 572.50 is: 729.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449 : 572.50 = 572.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449/572.50 = 572.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449x = 572.50 × 572.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449x = 327,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,756.25/449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.97
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