Finding the Third Proportional to 702.50 and 1,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 702.50 and 1,307 is: 2,431.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702.50 : 1,307 = 1,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702.50/1,307 = 1,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702.50x = 1,307 × 1,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702.50x = 1,708,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,249/702.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431.67
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