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Finding the Third Proportional to 720 and 1,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 720 and 1,752 is: 4,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,752 = 1,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,752 = 1,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,752 × 1,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 3,069,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,504/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.20

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