Finding the Third Proportional to 385.50 and 597
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Solution
The third proportional to 385.50 and 597 is: 924.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385.50 : 597 = 597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385.50/597 = 597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385.50x = 597 × 597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385.50x = 356,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,409/385.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924.54
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