Finding the Third Proportional to 298 and 328
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Solution
The third proportional to 298 and 328 is: 361.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298 : 328 = 328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298/328 = 328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298x = 328 × 328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298x = 107,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,584/298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361.02
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