Finding the Third Proportional to 577.50 and 1,261.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 577.50 and 1,261.50 is: 2,755.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577.50 : 1,261.50 = 1,261.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577.50/1,261.50 = 1,261.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577.50x = 1,261.50 × 1,261.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577.50x = 1,591,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,382.25/577.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755.64
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