Finding the Third Proportional to 510 and 558
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Solution
The third proportional to 510 and 558 is: 610.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510 : 558 = 558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510/558 = 558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510x = 558 × 558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510x = 311,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,364/510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610.52
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