Finding the Third Proportional to 291.50 and 536
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Solution
The third proportional to 291.50 and 536 is: 985.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291.50 : 536 = 536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291.50/536 = 536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291.50x = 536 × 536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291.50x = 287,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,296/291.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985.58
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