Finding the Third Proportional to 355.11 and 404.95
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Solution
The third proportional to 355.11 and 404.95 is: 461.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355.11 : 404.95 = 404.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355.11/404.95 = 404.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355.11x = 404.95 × 404.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355.11x = 163,982.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,982.29/355.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461.77
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