Finding the Third Proportional to 685.50 and 1,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 685.50 and 1,572 is: 3,604.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.50 : 1,572 = 1,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.50/1,572 = 1,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.50x = 1,572 × 1,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.50x = 2,471,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,471,184/685.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,604.94
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