Finding the Third Proportional to 307.50 and 399.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 307.50 and 399.25 is: 518.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307.50 : 399.25 = 399.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307.50/399.25 = 399.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307.50x = 399.25 × 399.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307.50x = 159,400.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,400.56/307.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518.38
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