Finding the Third Proportional to 546.75 and 1,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 546.75 and 1,053 is: 2,028
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546.75 : 1,053 = 1,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546.75/1,053 = 1,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546.75x = 1,053 × 1,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546.75x = 1,108,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,108,809/546.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028
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