Finding the Third Proportional to 383.50 and 431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 383.50 and 431.50 is: 485.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383.50 : 431.50 = 431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383.50/431.50 = 431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383.50x = 431.50 × 431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383.50x = 186,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,192.25/383.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485.51
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