Finding the Third Proportional to 375.50 and 452
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Solution
The third proportional to 375.50 and 452 is: 544.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375.50 : 452 = 452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375.50/452 = 452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375.50x = 452 × 452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375.50x = 204,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,304/375.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544.09
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