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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,539.50 = 1,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,539.50 = 1,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,539.50 × 1,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 2,370,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,060.25/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.35

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