Finding the Third Proportional to 287.30 and 431.58
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Solution
The third proportional to 287.30 and 431.58 is: 648.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287.30 : 431.58 = 431.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287.30/431.58 = 431.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287.30x = 431.58 × 431.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287.30x = 186,259.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,259.68/287.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648.32
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