Finding the Third Proportional to 361 and 407.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 361 and 407.50 is: 459.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361 : 407.50 = 407.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361/407.50 = 407.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361x = 407.50 × 407.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361x = 166,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,056.25/361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.99
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