Finding the Third Proportional to 726.50 and 1,161.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 726.50 and 1,161.50 is: 1,856.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.50 : 1,161.50 = 1,161.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.50/1,161.50 = 1,161.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.50x = 1,161.50 × 1,161.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.50x = 1,349,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,082.25/726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856.96
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