Finding the Third Proportional to 577 and 641
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Solution
The third proportional to 577 and 641 is: 712.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577 : 641 = 641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577/641 = 641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577x = 641 × 641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577x = 410,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,881/577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712.10
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