Finding the Third Proportional to 316.13 and 442.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 316.13 and 442.69 is: 619.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316.13 : 442.69 = 442.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316.13/442.69 = 442.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316.13x = 442.69 × 442.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316.13x = 195,972.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,972.22/316.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619.92
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