Finding the Third Proportional to 706 and 980.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 706 and 980.50 is: 1,361.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706 : 980.50 = 980.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706/980.50 = 980.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706x = 980.50 × 980.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706x = 961,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 961,380.25/706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361.73
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