Finding the Third Proportional to 352 and 603
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Solution
The third proportional to 352 and 603 is: 1,032.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352 : 603 = 603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352/603 = 603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352x = 603 × 603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352x = 363,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,609/352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032.98
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