Finding the Third Proportional to 532.25 and 1,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 532.25 and 1,258.50 is: 2,975.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532.25 : 1,258.50 = 1,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532.25/1,258.50 = 1,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532.25x = 1,258.50 × 1,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532.25x = 1,583,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,822.25/532.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,975.71
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