Finding the Third Proportional to 318.94 and 467.02
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Solution
The third proportional to 318.94 and 467.02 is: 683.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318.94 : 467.02 = 467.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318.94/467.02 = 467.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318.94x = 467.02 × 467.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318.94x = 218,103.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,103.59/318.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.84
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