Finding the Third Proportional to 528.50 and 1,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 528.50 and 1,057 is: 2,114
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528.50 : 1,057 = 1,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528.50/1,057 = 1,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528.50x = 1,057 × 1,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528.50x = 1,117,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,249/528.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114
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