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Finding the Third Proportional to 719 and 1,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 719 and 1,745 is: 4,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 1,745 = 1,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/1,745 = 1,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 1,745 × 1,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 3,045,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,025/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.08

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