Finding the Third Proportional to 229.50 and 344.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 229.50 and 344.25 is: 516.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229.50 : 344.25 = 344.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229.50/344.25 = 344.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229.50x = 344.25 × 344.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229.50x = 118,508.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,508.06/229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.38
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