Finding the Third Proportional to 1,563 and 2,416.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,563 and 2,416.50 is: 3,736.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,563 : 2,416.50 = 2,416.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,563/2,416.50 = 2,416.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,563x = 2,416.50 × 2,416.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,563x = 5,839,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,839,472.25/1,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,736.07
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