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Finding the Third Proportional to 718.50 and 1,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 718.50 and 1,569 is: 3,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.50 : 1,569 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.50/1,569 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.50x = 1,569 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.50x = 2,461,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,761/718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.25

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