Finding the Third Proportional to 309.75 and 367.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 309.75 and 367.50 is: 436.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309.75 : 367.50 = 367.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309.75/367.50 = 367.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309.75x = 367.50 × 367.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309.75x = 135,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,056.25/309.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.02
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