Finding the Third Proportional to 560 and 596
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Solution
The third proportional to 560 and 596 is: 634.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560 : 596 = 596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560/596 = 596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560x = 596 × 596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560x = 355,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,216/560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634.31
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