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Finding the Third Proportional to 716.94 and 1,570.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 716.94 and 1,570.50 is: 3,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 1,570.50 = 1,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/1,570.50 = 1,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 1,570.50 × 1,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 2,466,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,470.25/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.29

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