Finding the Third Proportional to 303.50 and 397.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303.50 and 397.50 is: 520.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303.50 : 397.50 = 397.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303.50/397.50 = 397.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303.50x = 397.50 × 397.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303.50x = 158,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,006.25/303.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520.61
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