Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 508
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Solution
The third proportional to 432 and 508 is: 597.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432 : 508 = 508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432/508 = 508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432x = 508 × 508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432x = 258,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,064/432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597.37
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