Finding the Third Proportional to 511.50 and 552
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Solution
The third proportional to 511.50 and 552 is: 595.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511.50 : 552 = 552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511.50/552 = 552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511.50x = 552 × 552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511.50x = 304,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,704/511.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.71
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