Finding the Third Proportional to 600.75 and 1,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 600.75 and 1,179 is: 2,313.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600.75 : 1,179 = 1,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600.75/1,179 = 1,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600.75x = 1,179 × 1,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600.75x = 1,390,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,390,041/600.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313.84
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