Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 532
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Solution
The third proportional to 380 and 532 is: 744.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380 : 532 = 532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380/532 = 532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380x = 532 × 532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380x = 283,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,024/380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.80
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