Finding the Third Proportional to 464.50 and 1,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 464.50 and 1,015 is: 2,217.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464.50 : 1,015 = 1,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464.50/1,015 = 1,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464.50x = 1,015 × 1,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464.50x = 1,030,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,225/464.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,217.92
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