Finding the Third Proportional to 301.13 and 366.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 301.13 and 366.75 is: 446.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.13 : 366.75 = 366.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.13/366.75 = 366.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.13x = 366.75 × 366.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.13x = 134,505.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,505.56/301.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446.68
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