Finding the Third Proportional to 476.75 and 1,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 476.75 and 1,107 is: 2,570.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.75 : 1,107 = 1,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.75/1,107 = 1,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.75x = 1,107 × 1,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.75x = 1,225,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,225,449/476.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,570.42
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