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Finding the Third Proportional to 725 and 1,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 725 and 1,555 is: 3,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,555 = 1,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,555 = 1,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,555 × 1,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 2,418,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,025/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.21

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