Finding the Third Proportional to 322.88 and 439.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 322.88 and 439.88 is: 599.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.88 : 439.88 = 439.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.88/439.88 = 439.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.88x = 439.88 × 439.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.88x = 193,490.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,490.02/322.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.27
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