Finding the Third Proportional to 711.75 and 1,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 711.75 and 1,104 is: 1,712.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711.75 : 1,104 = 1,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711.75/1,104 = 1,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711.75x = 1,104 × 1,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711.75x = 1,218,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,816/711.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,712.42
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