Finding the Third Proportional to 359.50 and 389
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Solution
The third proportional to 359.50 and 389 is: 420.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359.50 : 389 = 389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359.50/389 = 389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359.50x = 389 × 389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359.50x = 151,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,321/359.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420.92
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