Finding the Third Proportional to 526.25 and 1,052.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 526.25 and 1,052.50 is: 2,105
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526.25 : 1,052.50 = 1,052.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526.25/1,052.50 = 1,052.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526.25x = 1,052.50 × 1,052.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526.25x = 1,107,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,107,756.25/526.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,105
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