Finding the Third Proportional to 503.25 and 1,087.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 503.25 and 1,087.50 is: 2,350.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.25 : 1,087.50 = 1,087.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.25/1,087.50 = 1,087.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.25x = 1,087.50 × 1,087.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.25x = 1,182,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,656.25/503.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350.04
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