Finding the Third Proportional to 597.63 and 1,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 597.63 and 1,250 is: 2,614.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.63 : 1,250 = 1,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.63/1,250 = 1,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.63x = 1,250 × 1,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.63x = 1,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,562,500/597.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614.52
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