Finding the Third Proportional to 716.50 and 1,500.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 716.50 and 1,500.50 is: 3,142.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716.50 : 1,500.50 = 1,500.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716.50/1,500.50 = 1,500.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716.50x = 1,500.50 × 1,500.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716.50x = 2,251,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,251,500.25/716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,142.36
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