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Finding the Third Proportional to 505 and 723.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 505 and 723.50 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 723.50 = 723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/723.50 = 723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 723.50 × 723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 523,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,452.25/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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