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Finding the Third Proportional to 705.50 and 1,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 705.50 and 1,261 is: 2,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,261 = 1,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,261 = 1,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,261 × 1,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 1,590,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,121/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.89

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