Finding the Third Proportional to 494.25 and 880.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 494.25 and 880.50 is: 1,568.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494.25 : 880.50 = 880.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494.25/880.50 = 880.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494.25x = 880.50 × 880.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494.25x = 775,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,280.25/494.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568.60
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