Finding the Third Proportional to 308.50 and 617
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Solution
The third proportional to 308.50 and 617 is: 1,234
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.50 : 617 = 617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.50/617 = 617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.50x = 617 × 617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.50x = 380,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,689/308.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234
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