Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 608
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Solution
The third proportional to 335 and 608 is: 1,103.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335 : 608 = 608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335/608 = 608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335x = 608 × 608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335x = 369,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,664/335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103.47
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