Finding the Third Proportional to 526 and 588
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Solution
The third proportional to 526 and 588 is: 657.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526 : 588 = 588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526/588 = 588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526x = 588 × 588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526x = 345,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,744/526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657.31
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