Finding the Third Proportional to 734 and 1,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 734 and 1,598 is: 3,479.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734 : 1,598 = 1,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734/1,598 = 1,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734x = 1,598 × 1,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734x = 2,553,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,553,604/734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,479.02
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