Finding the Third Proportional to 304 and 384.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304 and 384.50 is: 486.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304 : 384.50 = 384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304/384.50 = 384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304x = 384.50 × 384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304x = 147,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,840.25/304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486.32
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