Finding the Third Proportional to 230.63 and 321.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 230.63 and 321.50 is: 448.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230.63 : 321.50 = 321.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230.63/321.50 = 321.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230.63x = 321.50 × 321.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230.63x = 103,362.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,362.25/230.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448.18
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