Finding the Third Proportional to 591.50 and 1,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 591.50 and 1,255 is: 2,662.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591.50 : 1,255 = 1,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591.50/1,255 = 1,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591.50x = 1,255 × 1,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591.50x = 1,575,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,025/591.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,662.76
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