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Finding the Third Proportional to 703.50 and 1,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 703.50 and 1,542 is: 3,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.50 : 1,542 = 1,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.50/1,542 = 1,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.50x = 1,542 × 1,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.50x = 2,377,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,764/703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.91

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