Finding the Third Proportional to 731.25 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 731.25 and 1,044 is: 1,490.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731.25 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731.25/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731.25x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731.25x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/731.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490.51
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