Finding the Third Proportional to 545.63 and 1,192.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 545.63 and 1,192.50 is: 2,606.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.63 : 1,192.50 = 1,192.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.63/1,192.50 = 1,192.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.63x = 1,192.50 × 1,192.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.63x = 1,422,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,056.25/545.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606.29
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