Finding the Third Proportional to 334 and 430
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Solution
The third proportional to 334 and 430 is: 553.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334 : 430 = 430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334/430 = 430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334x = 430 × 430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334x = 184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,900/334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553.59
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