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Finding the Third Proportional to 714.19 and 1,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 714.19 and 1,560 is: 3,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.19 : 1,560 = 1,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.19/1,560 = 1,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.19x = 1,560 × 1,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.19x = 2,433,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,600/714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.51

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