Finding the Third Proportional to 487.50 and 636
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Solution
The third proportional to 487.50 and 636 is: 829.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487.50 : 636 = 636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487.50/636 = 636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487.50x = 636 × 636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487.50x = 404,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,496/487.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829.74
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