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Finding the Third Proportional to 732 and 1,595.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 732 and 1,595.44 is: 3,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,595.44 = 1,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,595.44 = 1,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,595.44 × 1,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 2,545,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,420.82/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.35

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