Finding the Third Proportional to 354 and 396
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Solution
The third proportional to 354 and 396 is: 442.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354 : 396 = 396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354/396 = 396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354x = 396 × 396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354x = 156,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,816/354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.98
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