Finding the Third Proportional to 581.25 and 871.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 581.25 and 871.88 is: 1,307.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.25 : 871.88 = 871.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.25/871.88 = 871.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.25x = 871.88 × 871.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.25x = 760,166.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,166.02/581.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307.81
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