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Finding the Third Proportional to 711.91 and 1,554.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 711.91 and 1,554.19 is: 3,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.91 : 1,554.19 = 1,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.91/1,554.19 = 1,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.91x = 1,554.19 × 1,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.91x = 2,415,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,498.79/711.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.96

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