Finding the Third Proportional to 490.50 and 519.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 490.50 and 519.75 is: 550.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490.50 : 519.75 = 519.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490.50/519.75 = 519.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490.50x = 519.75 × 519.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490.50x = 270,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,140.06/490.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.74
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