Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 587
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Solution
The third proportional to 367 and 587 is: 938.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367 : 587 = 587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367/587 = 587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367x = 587 × 587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367x = 344,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,569/367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938.88
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