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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,006 and 1,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,006 and 1,775 is: 3,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,775 = 1,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,775 = 1,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,775 × 1,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 3,150,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,625/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.83

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