Finding the Third Proportional to 353 and 423
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Solution
The third proportional to 353 and 423 is: 506.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353 : 423 = 423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353/423 = 423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353x = 423 × 423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353x = 178,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,929/353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506.88
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