Finding the Third Proportional to 483.50 and 986
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Solution
The third proportional to 483.50 and 986 is: 2,010.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483.50 : 986 = 986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483.50/986 = 986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483.50x = 986 × 986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483.50x = 972,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,196/483.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010.75
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