Finding the Third Proportional to 714.50 and 862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 714.50 and 862.50 is: 1,041.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714.50 : 862.50 = 862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714.50/862.50 = 862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714.50x = 862.50 × 862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714.50x = 743,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,906.25/714.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041.16
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