Finding the Third Proportional to 554.50 and 1,212.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 554.50 and 1,212.50 is: 2,651.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554.50 : 1,212.50 = 1,212.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554.50/1,212.50 = 1,212.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554.50x = 1,212.50 × 1,212.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554.50x = 1,470,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,156.25/554.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651.32
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