Finding the Third Proportional to 588.75 and 874.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 588.75 and 874.50 is: 1,298.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588.75 : 874.50 = 874.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588.75/874.50 = 874.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588.75x = 874.50 × 874.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588.75x = 764,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,750.25/588.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,298.94
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