Finding the Third Proportional to 481.50 and 999
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Solution
The third proportional to 481.50 and 999 is: 2,072.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481.50 : 999 = 999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481.50/999 = 999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481.50x = 999 × 999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481.50x = 998,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,001/481.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,072.69
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