Finding the Third Proportional to 348.50 and 484.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 348.50 and 484.75 is: 674.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348.50 : 484.75 = 484.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348.50/484.75 = 484.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348.50x = 484.75 × 484.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348.50x = 234,982.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,982.56/348.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674.27
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