Finding the Third Proportional to 344.75 and 457.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 344.75 and 457.38 is: 606.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344.75 : 457.38 = 457.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344.75/457.38 = 457.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344.75x = 457.38 × 457.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344.75x = 209,191.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,191.89/344.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.79
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