Finding the Third Proportional to 357.50 and 391.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 357.50 and 391.25 is: 428.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.50 : 391.25 = 391.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.50/391.25 = 391.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.50x = 391.25 × 391.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.50x = 153,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,076.56/357.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.19
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