Finding the Third Proportional to 486 and 506
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Solution
The third proportional to 486 and 506 is: 526.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486 : 506 = 506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486/506 = 506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486x = 506 × 506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486x = 256,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,036/486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.82
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