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Finding the Third Proportional to 726 and 1,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 726 and 1,637 is: 3,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,637 = 1,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,637 = 1,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,637 × 1,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 2,679,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,769/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.14

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