Finding the Third Proportional to 379.13 and 439.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 379.13 and 439.88 is: 510.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379.13 : 439.88 = 439.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379.13/439.88 = 439.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379.13x = 439.88 × 439.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379.13x = 193,490.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,490.02/379.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510.36
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