Finding the Third Proportional to 293.75 and 335.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 293.75 and 335.75 is: 383.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293.75 : 335.75 = 335.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293.75/335.75 = 335.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293.75x = 335.75 × 335.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293.75x = 112,728.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,728.06/293.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383.76
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