Finding the Third Proportional to 725 and 1,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 725 and 1,555 is: 3,335.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725 : 1,555 = 1,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725/1,555 = 1,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725x = 1,555 × 1,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725x = 2,418,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,025/725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,335.21
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