Finding the Third Proportional to 577.13 and 1,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 577.13 and 1,026 is: 1,824
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577.13 : 1,026 = 1,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577.13/1,026 = 1,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577.13x = 1,026 × 1,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577.13x = 1,052,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,676/577.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,824
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