Finding the Third Proportional to 308.81 and 465.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 308.81 and 465.75 is: 702.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.81 : 465.75 = 465.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.81/465.75 = 465.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.81x = 465.75 × 465.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.81x = 216,923.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,923.06/308.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702.44
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