Finding the Third Proportional to 587.25 and 1,290.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 587.25 and 1,290.94 is: 2,837.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587.25 : 1,290.94 = 1,290.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587.25/1,290.94 = 1,290.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587.25x = 1,290.94 × 1,290.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587.25x = 1,666,519.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,666,519.63/587.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,837.84
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