Finding the Third Proportional to 496.50 and 532.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 496.50 and 532.50 is: 571.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.50 : 532.50 = 532.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.50/532.50 = 532.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.50x = 532.50 × 532.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.50x = 283,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,556.25/496.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571.11
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