Finding the Third Proportional to 512 and 588
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Solution
The third proportional to 512 and 588 is: 675.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512 : 588 = 588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512/588 = 588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512x = 588 × 588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512x = 345,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,744/512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675.28
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