Finding the Third Proportional to 1,108.50 and 2,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,108.50 and 2,217 is: 4,434
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,108.50 : 2,217 = 2,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,108.50/2,217 = 2,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,108.50x = 2,217 × 2,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,108.50x = 4,915,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,915,089/1,108.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,434
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