Finding the Third Proportional to 521.44 and 594.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 521.44 and 594.84 is: 678.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521.44 : 594.84 = 594.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521.44/594.84 = 594.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521.44x = 594.84 × 594.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521.44x = 353,839.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,839.09/521.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678.58
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