Finding the Third Proportional to 1,246.50 and 2,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,246.50 and 2,736 is: 6,005.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,246.50 : 2,736 = 2,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,246.50/2,736 = 2,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,246.50x = 2,736 × 2,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,246.50x = 7,485,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,485,696/1,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,005.37
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