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Finding the Third Proportional to 711.84 and 1,530.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 711.84 and 1,530.14 is: 3,289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,530.14 = 1,530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,530.14 = 1,530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,530.14 × 1,530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 2,341,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,330.33/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.11

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