Finding the Third Proportional to 576.50 and 1,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 576.50 and 1,251 is: 2,714.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.50 : 1,251 = 1,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.50/1,251 = 1,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.50x = 1,251 × 1,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.50x = 1,565,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,001/576.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,714.66
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