Finding the Third Proportional to 590 and 996
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Solution
The third proportional to 590 and 996 is: 1,681.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590 : 996 = 996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590/996 = 996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590x = 996 × 996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590x = 992,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,016/590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,681.38
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