Finding the Third Proportional to 296.50 and 597.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 296.50 and 597.50 is: 1,204.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296.50 : 597.50 = 597.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296.50/597.50 = 597.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296.50x = 597.50 × 597.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296.50x = 357,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,006.25/296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204.07
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