Finding the Third Proportional to 569 and 587
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Solution
The third proportional to 569 and 587 is: 605.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569 : 587 = 587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569/587 = 587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569x = 587 × 587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569x = 344,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,569/569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605.57
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