Finding the Third Proportional to 1,157 and 2,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,157 and 2,530 is: 5,532.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,157 : 2,530 = 2,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,157/2,530 = 2,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,157x = 2,530 × 2,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,157x = 6,400,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,400,900/1,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,532.32
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