Finding the Third Proportional to 291.38 and 389.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 291.38 and 389.81 is: 521.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291.38 : 389.81 = 389.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291.38/389.81 = 389.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291.38x = 389.81 × 389.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291.38x = 151,953.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,953.79/291.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.51
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