Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 485.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349 and 485.50 is: 675.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349 : 485.50 = 485.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349/485.50 = 485.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349x = 485.50 × 485.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349x = 235,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,710.25/349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675.39
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