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Finding the Third Proportional to 701.50 and 1,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 701.50 and 1,316 is: 2,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 1,316 = 1,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/1,316 = 1,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 1,316 × 1,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 1,731,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,856/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.79

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