Finding the Third Proportional to 478.50 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 478.50 and 1,044 is: 2,277.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478.50 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478.50/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478.50x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478.50x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/478.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,277.82
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