Finding the Third Proportional to 452.50 and 489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 452.50 and 489.50 is: 529.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452.50 : 489.50 = 489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452.50/489.50 = 489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452.50x = 489.50 × 489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452.50x = 239,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,610.25/452.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.53
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