Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 652
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Solution
The third proportional to 598 and 652 is: 710.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598 : 652 = 652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598/652 = 652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598x = 652 × 652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598x = 425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,104/598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.88
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