Finding the Third Proportional to 436.50 and 510
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Solution
The third proportional to 436.50 and 510 is: 595.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436.50 : 510 = 510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436.50/510 = 510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436.50x = 510 × 510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436.50x = 260,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,100/436.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.88
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