Finding the Third Proportional to 586.50 and 658.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 586.50 and 658.50 is: 739.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586.50 : 658.50 = 658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586.50/658.50 = 658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586.50x = 658.50 × 658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586.50x = 433,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,622.25/586.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.34
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