Finding the Third Proportional to 675.75 and 1,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 675.75 and 1,351.50 is: 2,703
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675.75 : 1,351.50 = 1,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675.75/1,351.50 = 1,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675.75x = 1,351.50 × 1,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675.75x = 1,826,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,552.25/675.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,703
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