Finding the Third Proportional to 1,194 and 2,614.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,194 and 2,614.50 is: 5,724.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,194 : 2,614.50 = 2,614.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,194/2,614.50 = 2,614.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,194x = 2,614.50 × 2,614.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,194x = 6,835,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,835,610.25/1,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,724.97
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