Finding the Third Proportional to 543 and 1,180.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 543 and 1,180.50 is: 2,566.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543 : 1,180.50 = 1,180.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543/1,180.50 = 1,180.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543x = 1,180.50 × 1,180.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543x = 1,393,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,393,580.25/543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,566.45
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