Finding the Third Proportional to 1,479 and 2,170.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,479 and 2,170.50 is: 3,185.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,479 : 2,170.50 = 2,170.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,479/2,170.50 = 2,170.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,479x = 2,170.50 × 2,170.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,479x = 4,711,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,711,070.25/1,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,185.31
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