Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 586.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348 and 586.50 is: 988.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348 : 586.50 = 586.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348/586.50 = 586.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348x = 586.50 × 586.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348x = 343,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,982.25/348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988.45
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