Finding the Third Proportional to 540.56 and 588.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 540.56 and 588.75 is: 641.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.56 : 588.75 = 588.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.56/588.75 = 588.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.56x = 588.75 × 588.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.56x = 346,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,626.56/540.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.23
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