Finding the Third Proportional to 1,156 and 2,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,156 and 2,550 is: 5,625
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,156 : 2,550 = 2,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,156/2,550 = 2,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,156x = 2,550 × 2,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,156x = 6,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,502,500/1,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,625
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