Finding the Third Proportional to 550.50 and 1,180.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 550.50 and 1,180.50 is: 2,531.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550.50 : 1,180.50 = 1,180.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550.50/1,180.50 = 1,180.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550.50x = 1,180.50 × 1,180.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550.50x = 1,393,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,393,580.25/550.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,531.48
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