Finding the Third Proportional to 3 and 34.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 3 and 34.50 is: 396.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3 : 34.50 = 34.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3/34.50 = 34.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3x = 34.50 × 34.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3x = 1,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190.25/3 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396.75
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