Finding the Third Proportional to 284.77 and 421.45
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Solution
The third proportional to 284.77 and 421.45 is: 623.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284.77 : 421.45 = 421.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284.77/421.45 = 421.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284.77x = 421.45 × 421.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284.77x = 177,622.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,622.74/284.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623.75
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