Finding the Third Proportional to 386.25 and 433.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 386.25 and 433.50 is: 486.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386.25 : 433.50 = 433.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386.25/433.50 = 433.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386.25x = 433.50 × 433.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386.25x = 187,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,922.25/386.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486.53
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