Finding the Third Proportional to 507 and 531
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Solution
The third proportional to 507 and 531 is: 556.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507 : 531 = 531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507/531 = 531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507x = 531 × 531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507x = 281,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,961/507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556.14
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