Finding the Third Proportional to 342.50 and 386
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Solution
The third proportional to 342.50 and 386 is: 435.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342.50 : 386 = 386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342.50/386 = 386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342.50x = 386 × 386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342.50x = 148,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,996/342.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435.02
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