Finding the Third Proportional to 368.75 and 427
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Solution
The third proportional to 368.75 and 427 is: 494.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368.75 : 427 = 427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368.75/427 = 427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368.75x = 427 × 427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368.75x = 182,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,329/368.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494.45
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