Finding the Third Proportional to 474.75 and 697.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 474.75 and 697.50 is: 1,024.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474.75 : 697.50 = 697.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474.75/697.50 = 697.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474.75x = 697.50 × 697.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474.75x = 486,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,506.25/474.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024.76
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