Finding the Third Proportional to 528.75 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 528.75 and 1,044 is: 2,061.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528.75 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528.75/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528.75x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528.75x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/528.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,061.34
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