Finding the Third Proportional to 510.47 and 1,101.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 510.47 and 1,101.94 is: 2,378.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510.47 : 1,101.94 = 1,101.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510.47/1,101.94 = 1,101.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510.47x = 1,101.94 × 1,101.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510.47x = 1,214,266.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,266.25/510.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,378.73
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