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Finding the Third Proportional to 730.83 and 1,565.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 730.83 and 1,565.44 is: 3,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.83 : 1,565.44 = 1,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.83/1,565.44 = 1,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.83x = 1,565.44 × 1,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.83x = 2,450,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,594.57/730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.17

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