Finding the Third Proportional to 578.25 and 1,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 578.25 and 1,251 is: 2,706.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578.25 : 1,251 = 1,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578.25/1,251 = 1,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578.25x = 1,251 × 1,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578.25x = 1,565,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,001/578.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706.44
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