Finding the Third Proportional to 523.50 and 1,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 523.50 and 1,353 is: 3,496.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523.50 : 1,353 = 1,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523.50/1,353 = 1,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523.50x = 1,353 × 1,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523.50x = 1,830,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,830,609/523.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,496.87
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