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Finding the Third Proportional to 295 and 720.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295 and 720.50 is: 1,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 720.50 = 720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/720.50 = 720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 720.50 × 720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 519,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,120.25/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.73

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