Finding the Third Proportional to 575 and 1,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 575 and 1,255 is: 2,739.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575 : 1,255 = 1,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575/1,255 = 1,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575x = 1,255 × 1,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575x = 1,575,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,025/575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,739.17
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