Finding the Third Proportional to 352.50 and 391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 352.50 and 391.50 is: 434.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352.50 : 391.50 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352.50/391.50 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352.50x = 391.50 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352.50x = 153,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,272.25/352.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434.81
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