Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348.75 and 391.50 is: 439.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348.75 : 391.50 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348.75/391.50 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348.75x = 391.50 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348.75x = 153,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,272.25/348.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.49
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