Finding the Third Proportional to 598 and 720
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Solution
The third proportional to 598 and 720 is: 866.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598 : 720 = 720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598/720 = 720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598x = 720 × 720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598x = 518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,400/598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866.89
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