Finding the Third Proportional to 569.50 and 981.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 569.50 and 981.75 is: 1,692.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569.50 : 981.75 = 981.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569.50/981.75 = 981.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569.50x = 981.75 × 981.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569.50x = 963,833.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,833.06/569.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692.42
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