Finding the Third Proportional to 322.88 and 360.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 322.88 and 360.75 is: 403.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.88 : 360.75 = 360.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.88/360.75 = 360.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.88x = 360.75 × 360.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.88x = 130,140.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,140.56/322.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.07
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