Finding the Third Proportional to 512.25 and 583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 512.25 and 583.50 is: 664.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512.25 : 583.50 = 583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512.25/583.50 = 583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512.25x = 583.50 × 583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512.25x = 340,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,472.25/512.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664.66
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