Finding the Third Proportional to 559.31 and 1,199.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 559.31 and 1,199.63 is: 2,572.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559.31 : 1,199.63 = 1,199.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559.31/1,199.63 = 1,199.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559.31x = 1,199.63 × 1,199.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559.31x = 1,439,100.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,100.14/559.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572.98
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