Finding the Third Proportional to 498 and 572
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Solution
The third proportional to 498 and 572 is: 657.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498 : 572 = 572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498/572 = 572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498x = 572 × 572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498x = 327,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,184/498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657.00
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