Finding the Third Proportional to 1,249.50 and 2,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,249.50 and 2,715 is: 5,899.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,249.50 : 2,715 = 2,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,249.50/2,715 = 2,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,249.50x = 2,715 × 2,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,249.50x = 7,371,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,371,225/1,249.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,899.34
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