Finding the Third Proportional to 1,759 and 2,476.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,759 and 2,476.50 is: 3,486.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,759 : 2,476.50 = 2,476.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,759/2,476.50 = 2,476.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,759x = 2,476.50 × 2,476.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,759x = 6,133,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,133,052.25/1,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486.67
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