Finding the Third Proportional to 334.50 and 425.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 334.50 and 425.75 is: 541.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334.50 : 425.75 = 425.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334.50/425.75 = 425.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334.50x = 425.75 × 425.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334.50x = 181,263.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,263.06/334.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541.89
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