Finding the Third Proportional to 336 and 350
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Solution
The third proportional to 336 and 350 is: 364.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336 : 350 = 350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336/350 = 350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336x = 350 × 350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336x = 122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,500/336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.58
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