Finding the Third Proportional to 395.75 and 596
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Solution
The third proportional to 395.75 and 596 is: 897.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395.75 : 596 = 596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395.75/596 = 596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395.75x = 596 × 596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395.75x = 355,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,216/395.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897.58
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