Finding the Third Proportional to 461.50 and 736.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 461.50 and 736.50 is: 1,175.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461.50 : 736.50 = 736.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461.50/736.50 = 736.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461.50x = 736.50 × 736.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461.50x = 542,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,432.25/461.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175.37
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