Finding the Third Proportional to 495 and 661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 495 and 661.50 is: 884.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495 : 661.50 = 661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495/661.50 = 661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495x = 661.50 × 661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495x = 437,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,582.25/495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884.00
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