Finding the Third Proportional to 493 and 674
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Solution
The third proportional to 493 and 674 is: 921.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493 : 674 = 674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493/674 = 674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493x = 674 × 674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493x = 454,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,276/493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921.45
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