Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 598
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Solution
The third proportional to 446 and 598 is: 801.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446 : 598 = 598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446/598 = 598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446x = 598 × 598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446x = 357,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,604/446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801.80
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