Finding the Third Proportional to 537 and 595.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 537 and 595.50 is: 660.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537 : 595.50 = 595.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537/595.50 = 595.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537x = 595.50 × 595.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537x = 354,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,620.25/537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660.37
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