Finding the Third Proportional to 293.50 and 339.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 293.50 and 339.50 is: 392.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293.50 : 339.50 = 339.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293.50/339.50 = 339.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293.50x = 339.50 × 339.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293.50x = 115,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,260.25/293.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392.71
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