Finding the Third Proportional to 376.50 and 421.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376.50 and 421.50 is: 471.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376.50 : 421.50 = 421.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376.50/421.50 = 421.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376.50x = 421.50 × 421.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376.50x = 177,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,662.25/376.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.88
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