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Finding the Third Proportional to 719.03 and 1,214.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 719.03 and 1,214.17 is: 2,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 1,214.17 = 1,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/1,214.17 = 1,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 1,214.17 × 1,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 1,474,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,207.41/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.26

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