Finding the Third Proportional to 338.50 and 368.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 338.50 and 368.50 is: 401.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338.50 : 368.50 = 368.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338.50/368.50 = 368.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338.50x = 368.50 × 368.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338.50x = 135,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,792.25/338.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.16
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