Finding the Third Proportional to 1,374 and 2,962.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,374 and 2,962.50 is: 6,387.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,374 : 2,962.50 = 2,962.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,374/2,962.50 = 2,962.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,374x = 2,962.50 × 2,962.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,374x = 8,776,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,776,406.25/1,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,387.49
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