Finding the Third Proportional to 596.25 and 873
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Solution
The third proportional to 596.25 and 873 is: 1,278.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596.25 : 873 = 873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596.25/873 = 873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596.25x = 873 × 873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596.25x = 762,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,129/596.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278.20
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