Finding the Third Proportional to 586 and 638
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Solution
The third proportional to 586 and 638 is: 694.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586 : 638 = 638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586/638 = 638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586x = 638 × 638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586x = 407,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,044/586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694.61
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