Finding the Third Proportional to 558 and 600
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Solution
The third proportional to 558 and 600 is: 645.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558 : 600 = 600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558/600 = 600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558x = 600 × 600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558x = 360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,000/558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645.16
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