Finding the Third Proportional to 451 and 498.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 451 and 498.25 is: 550.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451 : 498.25 = 498.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451/498.25 = 498.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451x = 498.25 × 498.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451x = 248,253.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,253.06/451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.45
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