Finding the Third Proportional to 576.75 and 594.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 576.75 and 594.75 is: 613.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.75 : 594.75 = 594.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.75/594.75 = 594.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.75x = 594.75 × 594.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.75x = 353,727.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,727.56/576.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613.31
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