Finding the Third Proportional to 1,150 and 2,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,150 and 2,530 is: 5,566
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,150 : 2,530 = 2,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,150/2,530 = 2,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,150x = 2,530 × 2,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,150x = 6,400,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,400,900/1,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,566
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