Finding the Third Proportional to 497 and 519.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 497 and 519.50 is: 543.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497 : 519.50 = 519.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497/519.50 = 519.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497x = 519.50 × 519.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497x = 269,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,880.25/497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.02
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