Finding the Third Proportional to 736 and 1,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 736 and 1,743 is: 4,127.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736 : 1,743 = 1,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736/1,743 = 1,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736x = 1,743 × 1,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736x = 3,038,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,038,049/736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,127.78
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