Finding the Third Proportional to 338 and 442
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Solution
The third proportional to 338 and 442 is: 578
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338 : 442 = 442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338/442 = 442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338x = 442 × 442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338x = 195,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,364/338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578
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