Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 541.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 483 and 541.50 is: 607.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483 : 541.50 = 541.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483/541.50 = 541.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483x = 541.50 × 541.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483x = 293,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,222.25/483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607.09
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