Finding the Third Proportional to 479 and 748.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 479 and 748.50 is: 1,169.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479 : 748.50 = 748.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479/748.50 = 748.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479x = 748.50 × 748.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479x = 560,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,252.25/479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169.63
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