Finding the Third Proportional to 316 and 400
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Solution
The third proportional to 316 and 400 is: 506.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316 : 400 = 400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316/400 = 400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316x = 400 × 400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316x = 160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,000/316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506.33
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