Finding the Third Proportional to 721.50 and 1,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 721.50 and 1,443 is: 2,886
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721.50 : 1,443 = 1,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721.50/1,443 = 1,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721.50x = 1,443 × 1,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721.50x = 2,082,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,082,249/721.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,886
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