Finding the Third Proportional to 391.75 and 457.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 391.75 and 457.75 is: 534.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.75 : 457.75 = 457.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.75/457.75 = 457.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.75x = 457.75 × 457.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.75x = 209,535.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,535.06/391.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534.87
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