Finding the Third Proportional to 469 and 531
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Solution
The third proportional to 469 and 531 is: 601.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469 : 531 = 531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469/531 = 531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469x = 531 × 531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469x = 281,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,961/469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.20
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