Finding the Third Proportional to 548.50 and 1,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 548.50 and 1,187 is: 2,568.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548.50 : 1,187 = 1,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548.50/1,187 = 1,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548.50x = 1,187 × 1,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548.50x = 1,408,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,408,969/548.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,568.77
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