Finding the Third Proportional to 341 and 483.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 341 and 483.75 is: 686.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341 : 483.75 = 483.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341/483.75 = 483.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341x = 483.75 × 483.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341x = 234,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,014.06/341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686.26
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