Finding the Third Proportional to 304.50 and 372
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Solution
The third proportional to 304.50 and 372 is: 454.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304.50 : 372 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304.50/372 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304.50x = 372 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304.50x = 138,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,384/304.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454.46
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