Finding the Third Proportional to 1,051 and 1,576.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,051 and 1,576.50 is: 2,364.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,051 : 1,576.50 = 1,576.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,051/1,576.50 = 1,576.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,051x = 1,576.50 × 1,576.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,051x = 2,485,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,485,352.25/1,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,364.75
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