Finding the Third Proportional to 522 and 1,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 522 and 1,279 is: 3,133.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522 : 1,279 = 1,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522/1,279 = 1,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522x = 1,279 × 1,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522x = 1,635,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,841/522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,133.80
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