Finding the Third Proportional to 566.50 and 1,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 566.50 and 1,233 is: 2,683.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566.50 : 1,233 = 1,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566.50/1,233 = 1,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566.50x = 1,233 × 1,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566.50x = 1,520,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,289/566.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683.65
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