Finding the Third Proportional to 703 and 1,539.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 703 and 1,539.50 is: 3,371.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703 : 1,539.50 = 1,539.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703/1,539.50 = 1,539.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703x = 1,539.50 × 1,539.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703x = 2,370,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,060.25/703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,371.35
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