Finding the Third Proportional to 710.50 and 945
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Solution
The third proportional to 710.50 and 945 is: 1,256.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.50 : 945 = 945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.50/945 = 945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.50x = 945 × 945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.50x = 893,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 893,025/710.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256.90
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