Finding the Third Proportional to 344 and 418
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Solution
The third proportional to 344 and 418 is: 507.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344 : 418 = 418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344/418 = 418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344x = 418 × 418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344x = 174,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,724/344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.92
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