Finding the Third Proportional to 325.50 and 417
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Solution
The third proportional to 325.50 and 417 is: 534.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325.50 : 417 = 417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325.50/417 = 417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325.50x = 417 × 417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325.50x = 173,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,889/325.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.22
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