Finding the Third Proportional to 579.75 and 702
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Solution
The third proportional to 579.75 and 702 is: 850.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579.75 : 702 = 702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579.75/702 = 702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579.75x = 702 × 702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579.75x = 492,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,804/579.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850.03
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