Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 430
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Solution
The third proportional to 367 and 430 is: 503.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367 : 430 = 430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367/430 = 430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367x = 430 × 430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367x = 184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,900/367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.81
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