Finding the Third Proportional to 430.31 and 575.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 430.31 and 575.44 is: 769.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430.31 : 575.44 = 575.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430.31/575.44 = 575.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430.31x = 575.44 × 575.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430.31x = 331,128.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,128.32/430.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769.51
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