Finding the Third Proportional to 597.50 and 657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 597.50 and 657.50 is: 723.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.50 : 657.50 = 657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.50/657.50 = 657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.50x = 657.50 × 657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.50x = 432,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,306.25/597.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723.53
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