Finding the Third Proportional to 343.50 and 408.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 343.50 and 408.75 is: 486.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343.50 : 408.75 = 408.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343.50/408.75 = 408.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343.50x = 408.75 × 408.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343.50x = 167,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,076.56/343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486.39
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