Finding the Third Proportional to 705.50 and 1,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 705.50 and 1,399 is: 2,774.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705.50 : 1,399 = 1,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705.50/1,399 = 1,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705.50x = 1,399 × 1,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705.50x = 1,957,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,201/705.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,774.20
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