Finding the Third Proportional to 322.50 and 363
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Solution
The third proportional to 322.50 and 363 is: 408.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.50 : 363 = 363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.50/363 = 363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.50x = 363 × 363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.50x = 131,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,769/322.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408.59
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