Finding the Third Proportional to 534.50 and 871.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 534.50 and 871.75 is: 1,421.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534.50 : 871.75 = 871.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534.50/871.75 = 871.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534.50x = 871.75 × 871.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534.50x = 759,948.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,948.06/534.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421.79
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