Finding the Third Proportional to 497.50 and 642
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Solution
The third proportional to 497.50 and 642 is: 828.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.50 : 642 = 642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.50/642 = 642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.50x = 642 × 642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.50x = 412,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,164/497.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828.47
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