Finding the Third Proportional to 747.50 and 1,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 747.50 and 1,543 is: 3,185.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747.50 : 1,543 = 1,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747.50/1,543 = 1,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747.50x = 1,543 × 1,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747.50x = 2,380,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,380,849/747.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,185.08
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