Finding the Third Proportional to 289.13 and 329.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 289.13 and 329.25 is: 374.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.13 : 329.25 = 329.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.13/329.25 = 329.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.13x = 329.25 × 329.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.13x = 108,405.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,405.56/289.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.94
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