Finding the Third Proportional to 307 and 423
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Solution
The third proportional to 307 and 423 is: 582.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307 : 423 = 423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307/423 = 423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307x = 423 × 423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307x = 178,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,929/307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582.83
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