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Finding the Third Proportional to 717.38 and 1,646.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 717.38 and 1,646.44 is: 3,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.38 : 1,646.44 = 1,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.38/1,646.44 = 1,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.38x = 1,646.44 × 1,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.38x = 2,710,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,756.44/717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.72

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