Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 441
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Solution
The third proportional to 348 and 441 is: 558.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348 : 441 = 441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348/441 = 441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348x = 441 × 441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348x = 194,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,481/348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.85
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