Finding the Third Proportional to 349.50 and 399
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Solution
The third proportional to 349.50 and 399 is: 455.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349.50 : 399 = 399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349.50/399 = 399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349.50x = 399 × 399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349.50x = 159,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,201/349.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455.51
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