Finding the Third Proportional to 553.50 and 1,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 553.50 and 1,201.50 is: 2,608.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553.50 : 1,201.50 = 1,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553.50/1,201.50 = 1,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553.50x = 1,201.50 × 1,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553.50x = 1,443,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,602.25/553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,608.13
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