Finding the Third Proportional to 1,102.50 and 2,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,102.50 and 2,205 is: 4,410
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,102.50 : 2,205 = 2,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,102.50/2,205 = 2,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,102.50x = 2,205 × 2,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,102.50x = 4,862,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,862,025/1,102.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,410
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