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Finding the Third Proportional to 720.38 and 1,660.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 720.38 and 1,660.13 is: 3,825.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 1,660.13 = 1,660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/1,660.13 = 1,660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 1,660.13 × 1,660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 2,756,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,015.02/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.81

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