Finding the Third Proportional to 312 and 423.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 312 and 423.75 is: 575.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312 : 423.75 = 423.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312/423.75 = 423.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312x = 423.75 × 423.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312x = 179,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,564.06/312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575.53
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