Finding the Third Proportional to 356 and 596
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Solution
The third proportional to 356 and 596 is: 997.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356 : 596 = 596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356/596 = 596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356x = 596 × 596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356x = 355,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,216/356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997.80
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