Finding the Third Proportional to 421.50 and 1,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 421.50 and 1,083 is: 2,782.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421.50 : 1,083 = 1,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421.50/1,083 = 1,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421.50x = 1,083 × 1,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421.50x = 1,172,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,889/421.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,782.65
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