Finding the Third Proportional to 352.50 and 431.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 352.50 and 431.25 is: 527.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352.50 : 431.25 = 431.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352.50/431.25 = 431.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352.50x = 431.25 × 431.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352.50x = 185,976.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,976.56/352.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527.59
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