Finding the Third Proportional to 347.50 and 371.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 347.50 and 371.50 is: 397.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347.50 : 371.50 = 371.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347.50/371.50 = 371.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347.50x = 371.50 × 371.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347.50x = 138,012.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,012.25/347.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.16
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