Finding the Third Proportional to 394.50 and 591.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 394.50 and 591.75 is: 887.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394.50 : 591.75 = 591.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394.50/591.75 = 591.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394.50x = 591.75 × 591.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394.50x = 350,168.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,168.06/394.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887.63
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