Finding the Third Proportional to 488.75 and 592.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 488.75 and 592.75 is: 718.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488.75 : 592.75 = 592.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488.75/592.75 = 592.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488.75x = 592.75 × 592.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488.75x = 351,352.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,352.56/488.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718.88
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