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Finding the Third Proportional to 725 and 1,580.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 725 and 1,580.50 is: 3,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,580.50 = 1,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,580.50 = 1,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,580.50 × 1,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 2,497,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,980.25/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.49

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