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Finding the Third Proportional to 674.63 and 1,543.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 674.63 and 1,543.13 is: 3,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.63 : 1,543.13 = 1,543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.63/1,543.13 = 1,543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.63x = 1,543.13 × 1,543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.63x = 2,381,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,234.77/674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.72

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