Finding the Third Proportional to 574.91 and 884.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 574.91 and 884.99 is: 1,362.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574.91 : 884.99 = 884.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574.91/884.99 = 884.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574.91x = 884.99 × 884.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574.91x = 783,204.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,204.26/574.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362.31
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