Finding the Third Proportional to 365.50 and 417.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 365.50 and 417.50 is: 476.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.50 : 417.50 = 417.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.50/417.50 = 417.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.50x = 417.50 × 417.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.50x = 174,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,306.25/365.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.90
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