Finding the Third Proportional to 353.50 and 657
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Solution
The third proportional to 353.50 and 657 is: 1,221.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353.50 : 657 = 657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353.50/657 = 657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353.50x = 657 × 657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353.50x = 431,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,649/353.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,221.07
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