Finding the Third Proportional to 543 and 592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 543 and 592.50 is: 646.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543 : 592.50 = 592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543/592.50 = 592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543x = 592.50 × 592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543x = 351,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,056.25/543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.51
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