Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 408.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 366.75 and 408.75 is: 455.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366.75 : 408.75 = 408.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366.75/408.75 = 408.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366.75x = 408.75 × 408.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366.75x = 167,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,076.56/366.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455.56
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