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Finding the Third Proportional to 727.38 and 1,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 727.38 and 1,571 is: 3,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,571 = 1,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,571 = 1,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,571 × 1,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 2,468,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,041/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.08

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