Finding the Third Proportional to 712.41 and 1,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 712.41 and 1,044 is: 1,529.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712.41 : 1,044 = 1,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712.41/1,044 = 1,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712.41x = 1,044 × 1,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712.41x = 1,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,936/712.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529.94
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