Finding the Third Proportional to 373.50 and 423
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Solution
The third proportional to 373.50 and 423 is: 479.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373.50 : 423 = 423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373.50/423 = 423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373.50x = 423 × 423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373.50x = 178,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,929/373.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.06
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