Finding the Third Proportional to 314.44 and 465.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 314.44 and 465.75 is: 689.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314.44 : 465.75 = 465.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314.44/465.75 = 465.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314.44x = 465.75 × 465.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314.44x = 216,923.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,923.06/314.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689.88
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