Finding the Third Proportional to 1,477.50 and 3,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,477.50 and 3,201 is: 6,934.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,477.50 : 3,201 = 3,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,477.50/3,201 = 3,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,477.50x = 3,201 × 3,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,477.50x = 10,246,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,246,401/1,477.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,934.96
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