Finding the Third Proportional to 559 and 985
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Solution
The third proportional to 559 and 985 is: 1,735.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559 : 985 = 985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559/985 = 985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559x = 985 × 985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559x = 970,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 970,225/559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,735.64
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