Finding the Third Proportional to 502 and 646
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Solution
The third proportional to 502 and 646 is: 831.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502 : 646 = 646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502/646 = 646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502x = 646 × 646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502x = 417,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,316/502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831.31
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