Finding the Third Proportional to 326 and 350
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Solution
The third proportional to 326 and 350 is: 375.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326 : 350 = 350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326/350 = 350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326x = 350 × 350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326x = 122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,500/326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375.77
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