Finding the Third Proportional to 307.50 and 429
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Solution
The third proportional to 307.50 and 429 is: 598.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307.50 : 429 = 429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307.50/429 = 429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307.50x = 429 × 429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307.50x = 184,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,041/307.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598.51
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