Finding the Third Proportional to 736.50 and 1,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 736.50 and 1,473 is: 2,946
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.50 : 1,473 = 1,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.50/1,473 = 1,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.50x = 1,473 × 1,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.50x = 2,169,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,169,729/736.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,946
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