Finding the Third Proportional to 467.50 and 505
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Solution
The third proportional to 467.50 and 505 is: 545.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467.50 : 505 = 505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467.50/505 = 505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467.50x = 505 × 505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467.50x = 255,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,025/467.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545.51
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