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Finding the Third Proportional to 702.97 and 1,513.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 702.97 and 1,513.94 is: 3,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,513.94 = 1,513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,513.94 = 1,513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,513.94 × 1,513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 2,292,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,006.75/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.47

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