Finding the Third Proportional to 630.75 and 1,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 630.75 and 1,131 is: 2,028
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.75 : 1,131 = 1,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.75/1,131 = 1,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.75x = 1,131 × 1,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.75x = 1,279,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,161/630.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028
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