Finding the Third Proportional to 332.44 and 377.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 332.44 and 377.06 is: 427.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332.44 : 377.06 = 377.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332.44/377.06 = 377.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332.44x = 377.06 × 377.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332.44x = 142,176.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,176.13/332.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427.68
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