Finding the Third Proportional to 525.25 and 1,130.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 525.25 and 1,130.69 is: 2,433.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525.25 : 1,130.69 = 1,130.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525.25/1,130.69 = 1,130.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525.25x = 1,130.69 × 1,130.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525.25x = 1,278,454.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,454.22/525.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,433.99
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