Finding the Third Proportional to 284.55 and 432.74
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Solution
The third proportional to 284.55 and 432.74 is: 658.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284.55 : 432.74 = 432.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284.55/432.74 = 432.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284.55x = 432.74 × 432.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284.55x = 187,262.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,262.42/284.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658.09
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