Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 326
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Solution
The third proportional to 279 and 326 is: 380.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279 : 326 = 326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279/326 = 326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279x = 326 × 326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279x = 106,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,276/279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380.92
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