Finding the Third Proportional to 384 and 408
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Solution
The third proportional to 384 and 408 is: 433.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384 : 408 = 408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384/408 = 408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384x = 408 × 408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384x = 166,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,464/384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.50
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