Finding the Third Proportional to 309.38 and 480.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 309.38 and 480.38 is: 745.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309.38 : 480.38 = 480.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309.38/480.38 = 480.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309.38x = 480.38 × 480.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309.38x = 230,760.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,760.14/309.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.89
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