Finding the Third Proportional to 454 and 508
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Solution
The third proportional to 454 and 508 is: 568.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454 : 508 = 508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454/508 = 508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454x = 508 × 508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454x = 258,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,064/454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568.42
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