Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 655
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Solution
The third proportional to 351 and 655 is: 1,222.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351 : 655 = 655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351/655 = 655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351x = 655 × 655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351x = 429,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,025/351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222.29
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