Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 387
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Solution
The third proportional to 363 and 387 is: 412.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363 : 387 = 387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363/387 = 387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363x = 387 × 387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363x = 149,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,769/363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412.59
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