Finding the Third Proportional to 710.25 and 994.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 710.25 and 994.50 is: 1,392.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.25 : 994.50 = 994.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.25/994.50 = 994.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.25x = 994.50 × 994.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.25x = 989,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 989,030.25/710.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392.51
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