Finding the Third Proportional to 661.50 and 1,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 661.50 and 1,125 is: 1,913.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661.50 : 1,125 = 1,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661.50/1,125 = 1,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661.50x = 1,125 × 1,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661.50x = 1,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,625/661.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,913.27
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