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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,746 and 2,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,746 and 2,475 is: 3,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746 : 2,475 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746/2,475 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746x = 2,475 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746x = 6,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,625/1,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.38

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