Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 438
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Solution
The third proportional to 368 and 438 is: 521.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368 : 438 = 438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368/438 = 438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368x = 438 × 438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368x = 191,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,844/368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.32
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