Finding the Third Proportional to 535 and 1,169.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535 and 1,169.50 is: 2,556.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535 : 1,169.50 = 1,169.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535/1,169.50 = 1,169.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535x = 1,169.50 × 1,169.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535x = 1,367,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,367,730.25/535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,556.51
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