Finding the Third Proportional to 510 and 662
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Solution
The third proportional to 510 and 662 is: 859.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510 : 662 = 662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510/662 = 662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510x = 662 × 662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510x = 438,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,244/510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.30
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