Finding the Third Proportional to 735 and 1,606.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 735 and 1,606.63 is: 3,511.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735 : 1,606.63 = 1,606.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735/1,606.63 = 1,606.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735x = 1,606.63 × 1,606.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735x = 2,581,243.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,581,243.89/735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,511.90
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