Finding the Third Proportional to 342.50 and 448.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 342.50 and 448.75 is: 587.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342.50 : 448.75 = 448.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342.50/448.75 = 448.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342.50x = 448.75 × 448.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342.50x = 201,376.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,376.56/342.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587.96
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