Finding the Third Proportional to 486 and 733.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 486 and 733.50 is: 1,107.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486 : 733.50 = 733.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486/733.50 = 733.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486x = 733.50 × 733.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486x = 538,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,022.25/486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107.04
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