Finding the Third Proportional to 596.53 and 621.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 596.53 and 621.84 is: 648.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596.53 : 621.84 = 621.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596.53/621.84 = 621.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596.53x = 621.84 × 621.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596.53x = 386,689.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,689.65/596.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648.23
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