Finding the Third Proportional to 362 and 425.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362 and 425.50 is: 500.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362 : 425.50 = 425.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362/425.50 = 425.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362x = 425.50 × 425.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362x = 181,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,050.25/362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500.14
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