Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 809
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Solution
The third proportional to 483 and 809 is: 1,355.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483 : 809 = 809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483/809 = 809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483x = 809 × 809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483x = 654,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,481/483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355.03
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