Finding the Third Proportional to 601.13 and 1,315.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 601.13 and 1,315.31 is: 2,878.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.13 : 1,315.31 = 1,315.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.13/1,315.31 = 1,315.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.13x = 1,315.31 × 1,315.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.13x = 1,730,046.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,730,046.97/601.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878.02
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