Finding the Third Proportional to 735.50 and 1,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 735.50 and 1,577 is: 3,381.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735.50 : 1,577 = 1,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735.50/1,577 = 1,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735.50x = 1,577 × 1,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735.50x = 2,486,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,929/735.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,381.28
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