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Finding the Third Proportional to 720.75 and 1,567.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 720.75 and 1,567.50 is: 3,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.75 : 1,567.50 = 1,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.75/1,567.50 = 1,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.75x = 1,567.50 × 1,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.75x = 2,457,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,056.25/720.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.03

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