Finding the Third Proportional to 584.50 and 1,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 584.50 and 1,271 is: 2,763.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584.50 : 1,271 = 1,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584.50/1,271 = 1,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584.50x = 1,271 × 1,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584.50x = 1,615,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,615,441/584.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,763.80
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