Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 1,038.02
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Solution
The third proportional to 425.25 and 1,038.02 is: 2,533.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.25 : 1,038.02 = 1,038.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.25/1,038.02 = 1,038.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.25x = 1,038.02 × 1,038.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.25x = 1,077,492.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,077,492.66/425.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533.79
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