Finding the Third Proportional to 1,609.50 and 2,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,609.50 and 2,487 is: 3,842.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,609.50 : 2,487 = 2,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,609.50/2,487 = 2,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,609.50x = 2,487 × 2,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,609.50x = 6,185,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,185,169/1,609.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,842.91
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