Finding the Third Proportional to 296.50 and 593
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Solution
The third proportional to 296.50 and 593 is: 1,186
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296.50 : 593 = 593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296.50/593 = 593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296.50x = 593 × 593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296.50x = 351,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,649/296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186
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