Finding the Third Proportional to 295.50 and 385.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295.50 and 385.50 is: 502.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295.50 : 385.50 = 385.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295.50/385.50 = 385.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295.50x = 385.50 × 385.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295.50x = 148,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,610.25/295.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.91
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