Finding the Third Proportional to 523 and 1,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 523 and 1,149 is: 2,524.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523 : 1,149 = 1,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523/1,149 = 1,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523x = 1,149 × 1,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523x = 1,320,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,320,201/523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,524.28
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