Finding the Third Proportional to 355 and 630
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Solution
The third proportional to 355 and 630 is: 1,118.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355 : 630 = 630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355/630 = 630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355x = 630 × 630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355x = 396,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,900/355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,118.03
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