Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 508
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Solution
The third proportional to 320 and 508 is: 806.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320 : 508 = 508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320/508 = 508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320x = 508 × 508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320x = 258,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,064/320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806.45
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