Finding the Third Proportional to 329 and 375.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 329 and 375.50 is: 428.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329 : 375.50 = 375.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329/375.50 = 375.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329x = 375.50 × 375.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329x = 141,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,000.25/329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.57
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