Finding the Third Proportional to 1,234.50 and 2,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,234.50 and 2,661 is: 5,735.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,234.50 : 2,661 = 2,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,234.50/2,661 = 2,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,234.50x = 2,661 × 2,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,234.50x = 7,080,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,080,921/1,234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,735.86
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