Finding the Third Proportional to 380.50 and 476.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 380.50 and 476.25 is: 596.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380.50 : 476.25 = 476.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380.50/476.25 = 476.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380.50x = 476.25 × 476.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380.50x = 226,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,814.06/380.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596.09
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