Finding the Third Proportional to 707.50 and 1,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 707.50 and 1,056 is: 1,576.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707.50 : 1,056 = 1,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707.50/1,056 = 1,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707.50x = 1,056 × 1,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707.50x = 1,115,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,136/707.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576.16
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