Finding the Third Proportional to 566 and 1,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 566 and 1,487 is: 3,906.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566 : 1,487 = 1,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566/1,487 = 1,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566x = 1,487 × 1,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566x = 2,211,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,211,169/566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,906.66
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