Finding the Third Proportional to 236.50 and 346.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 236.50 and 346.75 is: 508.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236.50 : 346.75 = 346.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236.50/346.75 = 346.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236.50x = 346.75 × 346.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236.50x = 120,235.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,235.56/236.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508.40
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