Finding the Third Proportional to 303.50 and 430.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 303.50 and 430.75 is: 611.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303.50 : 430.75 = 430.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303.50/430.75 = 430.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303.50x = 430.75 × 430.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303.50x = 185,545.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,545.56/303.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.35
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