Finding the Third Proportional to 491.50 and 966.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 491.50 and 966.50 is: 1,900.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491.50 : 966.50 = 966.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491.50/966.50 = 966.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491.50x = 966.50 × 966.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491.50x = 934,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 934,122.25/491.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900.55
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