Finding the Third Proportional to 328.50 and 443.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 328.50 and 443.25 is: 598.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328.50 : 443.25 = 443.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328.50/443.25 = 443.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328.50x = 443.25 × 443.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328.50x = 196,470.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,470.56/328.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598.08
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