Finding the Third Proportional to 326.77 and 480.54
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Solution
The third proportional to 326.77 and 480.54 is: 706.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326.77 : 480.54 = 480.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326.77/480.54 = 480.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326.77x = 480.54 × 480.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326.77x = 230,920.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,920.61/326.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706.68
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