Finding the Third Proportional to 477.56 and 1,036.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 477.56 and 1,036.13 is: 2,247.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477.56 : 1,036.13 = 1,036.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477.56/1,036.13 = 1,036.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477.56x = 1,036.13 × 1,036.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477.56x = 1,073,555.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,555.02/477.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,247.99
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