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Finding the Third Proportional to 710.63 and 1,522.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 710.63 and 1,522.50 is: 3,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 1,522.50 = 1,522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/1,522.50 = 1,522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 1,522.50 × 1,522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 2,318,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,006.25/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.93

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