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Finding the Third Proportional to 732.50 and 1,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 732.50 and 1,348 is: 2,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,348 = 1,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,348 = 1,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,348 × 1,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 1,817,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,104/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.69

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