Finding the Third Proportional to 326.25 and 400.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 326.25 and 400.50 is: 491.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326.25 : 400.50 = 400.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326.25/400.50 = 400.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326.25x = 400.50 × 400.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326.25x = 160,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,400.25/326.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.65
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