Finding the Third Proportional to 497.25 and 1,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 497.25 and 1,081 is: 2,350.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.25 : 1,081 = 1,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.25/1,081 = 1,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.25x = 1,081 × 1,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.25x = 1,168,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,561/497.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350.05
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