Finding the Third Proportional to 481 and 566.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 481 and 566.50 is: 667.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481 : 566.50 = 566.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481/566.50 = 566.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481x = 566.50 × 566.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481x = 320,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,922.25/481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.20
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