Finding the Third Proportional to 525.75 and 1,152.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 525.75 and 1,152.75 is: 2,527.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525.75 : 1,152.75 = 1,152.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525.75/1,152.75 = 1,152.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525.75x = 1,152.75 × 1,152.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525.75x = 1,328,832.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,832.56/525.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,527.50
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