Finding the Third Proportional to 498 and 536
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Solution
The third proportional to 498 and 536 is: 576.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498 : 536 = 536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498/536 = 536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498x = 536 × 536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498x = 287,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,296/498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576.90
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