Finding the Third Proportional to 526 and 578.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 526 and 578.50 is: 636.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526 : 578.50 = 578.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526/578.50 = 578.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526x = 578.50 × 578.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526x = 334,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,662.25/526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636.24
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