Finding the Third Proportional to 566.63 and 1,264.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 566.63 and 1,264.31 is: 2,821.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566.63 : 1,264.31 = 1,264.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566.63/1,264.31 = 1,264.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566.63x = 1,264.31 × 1,264.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566.63x = 1,598,486.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,598,486.10/566.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,821.07
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