Finding the Third Proportional to 704.25 and 1,527.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 704.25 and 1,527.75 is: 3,314.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704.25 : 1,527.75 = 1,527.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704.25/1,527.75 = 1,527.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704.25x = 1,527.75 × 1,527.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704.25x = 2,334,020.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,334,020.06/704.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,314.19
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