Finding the Third Proportional to 580.50 and 1,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 580.50 and 1,252.50 is: 2,702.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580.50 : 1,252.50 = 1,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580.50/1,252.50 = 1,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580.50x = 1,252.50 × 1,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580.50x = 1,568,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,756.25/580.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,702.42
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