Finding the Third Proportional to 651.75 and 1,411.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 651.75 and 1,411.50 is: 3,056.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651.75 : 1,411.50 = 1,411.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651.75/1,411.50 = 1,411.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651.75x = 1,411.50 × 1,411.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651.75x = 1,992,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,332.25/651.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,056.90
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