Finding the Third Proportional to 724 and 1,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 724 and 1,715 is: 4,062.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724 : 1,715 = 1,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724/1,715 = 1,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724x = 1,715 × 1,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724x = 2,941,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,941,225/724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,062.47
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