Finding the Third Proportional to 368.44 and 868.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 368.44 and 868.50 is: 2,047.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368.44 : 868.50 = 868.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368.44/868.50 = 868.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368.44x = 868.50 × 868.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368.44x = 754,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,292.25/368.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,047.27
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