Finding the Third Proportional to 637.50 and 1,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 637.50 and 1,371 is: 2,948.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637.50 : 1,371 = 1,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637.50/1,371 = 1,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637.50x = 1,371 × 1,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637.50x = 1,879,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,641/637.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948.46
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