Finding the Third Proportional to 425.25 and 1,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 425.25 and 1,134 is: 3,024
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425.25 : 1,134 = 1,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425.25/1,134 = 1,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425.25x = 1,134 × 1,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425.25x = 1,285,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,285,956/425.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024
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