Finding the Third Proportional to 519.75 and 1,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 519.75 and 1,118 is: 2,404.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519.75 : 1,118 = 1,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519.75/1,118 = 1,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519.75x = 1,118 × 1,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519.75x = 1,249,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,249,924/519.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404.86
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