Finding the Third Proportional to 718.50 and 1,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 718.50 and 1,011 is: 1,422.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718.50 : 1,011 = 1,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718.50/1,011 = 1,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718.50x = 1,011 × 1,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718.50x = 1,022,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,022,121/718.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422.58
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