Finding the Third Proportional to 496.50 and 739.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 496.50 and 739.50 is: 1,101.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.50 : 739.50 = 739.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.50/739.50 = 739.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.50x = 739.50 × 739.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.50x = 546,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,860.25/496.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101.43
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