Finding the Third Proportional to 360.50 and 472
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Solution
The third proportional to 360.50 and 472 is: 617.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.50 : 472 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.50/472 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.50x = 472 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.50x = 222,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,784/360.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617.99
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