Finding the Third Proportional to 466 and 598
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Solution
The third proportional to 466 and 598 is: 767.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466 : 598 = 598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466/598 = 598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466x = 598 × 598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466x = 357,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,604/466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767.39
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