Finding the Third Proportional to 324 and 556
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Solution
The third proportional to 324 and 556 is: 954.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324 : 556 = 556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324/556 = 556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324x = 556 × 556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324x = 309,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,136/324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954.12
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