Finding the Third Proportional to 453 and 599
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Solution
The third proportional to 453 and 599 is: 792.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453 : 599 = 599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453/599 = 599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453x = 599 × 599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453x = 358,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,801/453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792.06
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