Finding the Third Proportional to 389.81 and 587.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 389.81 and 587.25 is: 884.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389.81 : 587.25 = 587.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389.81/587.25 = 587.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389.81x = 587.25 × 587.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389.81x = 344,862.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,862.56/389.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 884.69
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