Finding the Third Proportional to 331.50 and 397.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 331.50 and 397.50 is: 476.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331.50 : 397.50 = 397.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331.50/397.50 = 397.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331.50x = 397.50 × 397.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331.50x = 158,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,006.25/331.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.64
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