Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 375
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Solution
The third proportional to 349 and 375 is: 402.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349 : 375 = 375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349/375 = 375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349x = 375 × 375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349x = 140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,625/349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402.94
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