Finding the Third Proportional to 497.25 and 511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 497.25 and 511.50 is: 526.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.25 : 511.50 = 511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.25/511.50 = 511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.25x = 511.50 × 511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.25x = 261,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,632.25/497.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526.16
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