Finding the Third Proportional to 1,225.50 and 2,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,225.50 and 2,694 is: 5,922.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,225.50 : 2,694 = 2,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,225.50/2,694 = 2,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,225.50x = 2,694 × 2,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,225.50x = 7,257,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,257,636/1,225.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,922.18
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