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Finding the Third Proportional to 714.76 and 1,554.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 714.76 and 1,554.82 is: 3,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.76 : 1,554.82 = 1,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.76/1,554.82 = 1,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.76x = 1,554.82 × 1,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.76x = 2,417,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,466.20/714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.20

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