Finding the Third Proportional to 211.44 and 339.58
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Solution
The third proportional to 211.44 and 339.58 is: 545.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211.44 : 339.58 = 339.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211.44/339.58 = 339.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211.44x = 339.58 × 339.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211.44x = 115,316.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,316.62/211.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545.39
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