Finding the Third Proportional to 557.43 and 1,191.74
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Solution
The third proportional to 557.43 and 1,191.74 is: 2,547.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557.43 : 1,191.74 = 1,191.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557.43/1,191.74 = 1,191.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557.43x = 1,191.74 × 1,191.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557.43x = 1,420,254.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,254.10/557.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547.87
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