Finding the Third Proportional to 453.50 and 493
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Solution
The third proportional to 453.50 and 493 is: 535.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453.50 : 493 = 493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453.50/493 = 493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453.50x = 493 × 493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453.50x = 243,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,049/453.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535.94
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