Finding the Third Proportional to 516 and 566
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Solution
The third proportional to 516 and 566 is: 620.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516 : 566 = 566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516/566 = 566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516x = 566 × 566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516x = 320,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,356/516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.84
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