Finding the Third Proportional to 997.50 and 2,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 997.50 and 2,170 is: 4,720.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997.50 : 2,170 = 2,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997.50/2,170 = 2,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997.50x = 2,170 × 2,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997.50x = 4,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,708,900/997.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,720.70
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