Finding the Third Proportional to 558.75 and 1,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 558.75 and 1,158 is: 2,399.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558.75 : 1,158 = 1,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558.75/1,158 = 1,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558.75x = 1,158 × 1,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558.75x = 1,340,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,964/558.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399.94
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