Finding the Third Proportional to 1,254.50 and 2,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,254.50 and 2,600 is: 5,388.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,254.50 : 2,600 = 2,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,254.50/2,600 = 2,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,254.50x = 2,600 × 2,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,254.50x = 6,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,760,000/1,254.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,388.60
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