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Finding the Third Proportional to 700.31 and 1,481.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 700.31 and 1,481.63 is: 3,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 1,481.63 = 1,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/1,481.63 = 1,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 1,481.63 × 1,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 2,195,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,212.64/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.62

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