Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 366
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Solution
The third proportional to 323 and 366 is: 414.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323 : 366 = 366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323/366 = 366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323x = 366 × 366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323x = 133,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,956/323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414.72
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