Finding the Third Proportional to 593.50 and 1,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 593.50 and 1,293 is: 2,816.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593.50 : 1,293 = 1,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593.50/1,293 = 1,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593.50x = 1,293 × 1,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593.50x = 1,671,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,849/593.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,816.93
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