Finding the Third Proportional to 382.50 and 399.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 382.50 and 399.75 is: 417.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382.50 : 399.75 = 399.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382.50/399.75 = 399.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382.50x = 399.75 × 399.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382.50x = 159,800.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,800.06/382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417.78
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