Finding the Third Proportional to 302.63 and 407.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 302.63 and 407.25 is: 548.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302.63 : 407.25 = 407.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302.63/407.25 = 407.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302.63x = 407.25 × 407.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302.63x = 165,852.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,852.56/302.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.05
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