Finding the Third Proportional to 503.63 and 1,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 503.63 and 1,092 is: 2,367.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.63 : 1,092 = 1,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.63/1,092 = 1,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.63x = 1,092 × 1,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.63x = 1,192,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,192,464/503.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,367.76
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