Finding the Third Proportional to 484 and 586
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Solution
The third proportional to 484 and 586 is: 709.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484 : 586 = 586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484/586 = 586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484x = 586 × 586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484x = 343,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,396/484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709.50
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