Finding the Third Proportional to 1,552.50 and 3,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,552.50 and 3,348 is: 7,220.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,552.50 : 3,348 = 3,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,552.50/3,348 = 3,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,552.50x = 3,348 × 3,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,552.50x = 11,209,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,209,104/1,552.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,220.03
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