Finding the Third Proportional to 459.50 and 557.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 459.50 and 557.50 is: 676.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459.50 : 557.50 = 557.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459.50/557.50 = 557.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459.50x = 557.50 × 557.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459.50x = 310,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,806.25/459.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676.40
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