Finding the Third Proportional to 506.25 and 1,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 506.25 and 1,170 is: 2,704
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.25 : 1,170 = 1,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.25/1,170 = 1,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.25x = 1,170 × 1,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.25x = 1,368,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,900/506.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,704
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