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Finding the Third Proportional to 705 and 1,531.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 705 and 1,531.50 is: 3,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,531.50 = 1,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,531.50 = 1,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,531.50 × 1,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 2,345,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,492.25/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.94

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