Finding the Third Proportional to 482 and 951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 482 and 951.50 is: 1,878.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482 : 951.50 = 951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482/951.50 = 951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482x = 951.50 × 951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482x = 905,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 905,352.25/482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,878.32
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