Finding the Third Proportional to 519.50 and 1,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 519.50 and 1,063 is: 2,175.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519.50 : 1,063 = 1,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519.50/1,063 = 1,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519.50x = 1,063 × 1,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519.50x = 1,129,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,969/519.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,175.11
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