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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 403.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 403.50 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 403.50 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/403.50 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 403.50 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 162,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,812.25/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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