Finding the Third Proportional to 1,441.50 and 2,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,441.50 and 2,883 is: 5,766
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,441.50 : 2,883 = 2,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,441.50/2,883 = 2,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,441.50x = 2,883 × 2,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,441.50x = 8,311,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,311,689/1,441.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,766
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