Finding the Third Proportional to 534.50 and 1,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 534.50 and 1,190 is: 2,649.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534.50 : 1,190 = 1,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534.50/1,190 = 1,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534.50x = 1,190 × 1,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534.50x = 1,416,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,100/534.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,649.39
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