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Finding the Third Proportional to 723.94 and 1,549.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 723.94 and 1,549.13 is: 3,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 1,549.13 = 1,549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/1,549.13 = 1,549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 1,549.13 × 1,549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 2,399,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,788.27/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.91

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