Finding the Third Proportional to 491 and 624.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 491 and 624.50 is: 794.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491 : 624.50 = 624.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491/624.50 = 624.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491x = 624.50 × 624.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491x = 390,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,000.25/491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794.30
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