Finding the Third Proportional to 481 and 613
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Solution
The third proportional to 481 and 613 is: 781.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481 : 613 = 613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481/613 = 613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481x = 613 × 613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481x = 375,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,769/481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781.22
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