Finding the Third Proportional to 486.75 and 1,081.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 486.75 and 1,081.50 is: 2,402.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486.75 : 1,081.50 = 1,081.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486.75/1,081.50 = 1,081.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486.75x = 1,081.50 × 1,081.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486.75x = 1,169,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,642.25/486.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402.96
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