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Finding the Third Proportional to 700.95 and 1,513.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 700.95 and 1,513.05 is: 3,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 1,513.05 = 1,513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/1,513.05 = 1,513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 1,513.05 × 1,513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 2,289,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,334.49/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.07

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