Finding the Third Proportional to 306 and 352
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Solution
The third proportional to 306 and 352 is: 404.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306 : 352 = 352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306/352 = 352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306x = 352 × 352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306x = 123,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,904/306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404.92
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