Finding the Third Proportional to 485.25 and 738
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Solution
The third proportional to 485.25 and 738 is: 1,122.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485.25 : 738 = 738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485.25/738 = 738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485.25x = 738 × 738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485.25x = 544,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,644/485.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122.40
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