Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 348.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335 and 348.50 is: 362.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335 : 348.50 = 348.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335/348.50 = 348.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335x = 348.50 × 348.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335x = 121,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,452.25/335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.54
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