Finding the Third Proportional to 572 and 638
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Solution
The third proportional to 572 and 638 is: 711.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572 : 638 = 638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572/638 = 638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572x = 638 × 638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572x = 407,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,044/572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711.62
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