Finding the Third Proportional to 353.50 and 465
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Solution
The third proportional to 353.50 and 465 is: 611.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353.50 : 465 = 465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353.50/465 = 465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353.50x = 465 × 465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353.50x = 216,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,225/353.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.67
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