Finding the Third Proportional to 1,588.50 and 3,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,588.50 and 3,447 is: 7,479.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,588.50 : 3,447 = 3,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,588.50/3,447 = 3,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,588.50x = 3,447 × 3,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,588.50x = 11,881,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,881,809/1,588.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,479.89
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