Finding the Third Proportional to 307.50 and 426
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Solution
The third proportional to 307.50 and 426 is: 590.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307.50 : 426 = 426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307.50/426 = 426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307.50x = 426 × 426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307.50x = 181,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,476/307.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590.17
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