Finding the Third Proportional to 1,252.50 and 2,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,252.50 and 2,727 is: 5,937.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,252.50 : 2,727 = 2,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,252.50/2,727 = 2,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,252.50x = 2,727 × 2,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,252.50x = 7,436,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,436,529/1,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,937.35
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