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Finding the Third Proportional to 700 and 1,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 700 and 1,525 is: 3,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,525 = 1,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,525 = 1,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,525 × 1,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 2,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,625/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.32

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