Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 384.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 330.75 and 384.75 is: 447.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330.75 : 384.75 = 384.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330.75/384.75 = 384.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330.75x = 384.75 × 384.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330.75x = 148,032.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,032.56/330.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447.57
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