Finding the Third Proportional to 568.50 and 1,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 568.50 and 1,175 is: 2,428.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568.50 : 1,175 = 1,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568.50/1,175 = 1,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568.50x = 1,175 × 1,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568.50x = 1,380,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,380,625/568.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,428.54
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