Finding the Third Proportional to 590 and 628
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Solution
The third proportional to 590 and 628 is: 668.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590 : 628 = 628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590/628 = 628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590x = 628 × 628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590x = 394,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,384/590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668.45
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