Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 593.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 301 and 593.50 is: 1,170.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301 : 593.50 = 593.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301/593.50 = 593.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301x = 593.50 × 593.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301x = 352,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,242.25/301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170.24
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