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Finding the Third Proportional to 717.27 and 1,520.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 717.27 and 1,520.63 is: 3,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.27 : 1,520.63 = 1,520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.27/1,520.63 = 1,520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.27x = 1,520.63 × 1,520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.27x = 2,312,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,300.39/717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.77

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