Finding the Third Proportional to 581 and 617
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Solution
The third proportional to 581 and 617 is: 655.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581 : 617 = 617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581/617 = 617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581x = 617 × 617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581x = 380,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,689/581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655.23
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