Finding the Third Proportional to 496 and 783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 496 and 783.50 is: 1,237.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496 : 783.50 = 783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496/783.50 = 783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496x = 783.50 × 783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496x = 613,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,872.25/496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237.65
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