Finding the Third Proportional to 294 and 538
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Solution
The third proportional to 294 and 538 is: 984.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294 : 538 = 538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294/538 = 538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294x = 538 × 538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294x = 289,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,444/294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984.50
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