Finding the Third Proportional to 360.50 and 410
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Solution
The third proportional to 360.50 and 410 is: 466.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.50 : 410 = 410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.50/410 = 410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.50x = 410 × 410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.50x = 168,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,100/360.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466.30
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