Finding the Third Proportional to 736.25 and 1,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 736.25 and 1,658 is: 3,733.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.25 : 1,658 = 1,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.25/1,658 = 1,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.25x = 1,658 × 1,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.25x = 2,748,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,748,964/736.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,733.74
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