Finding the Third Proportional to 317.50 and 326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 317.50 and 326.50 is: 335.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317.50 : 326.50 = 326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317.50/326.50 = 326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317.50x = 326.50 × 326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317.50x = 106,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,602.25/317.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.76
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