Finding the Third Proportional to 703.69 and 1,544.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 703.69 and 1,544.06 is: 3,388.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703.69 : 1,544.06 = 1,544.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703.69/1,544.06 = 1,544.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703.69x = 1,544.06 × 1,544.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703.69x = 2,384,129.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,384,129.00/703.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,388.05
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