Finding the Third Proportional to 736.50 and 1,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 736.50 and 1,557 is: 3,291.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736.50 : 1,557 = 1,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736.50/1,557 = 1,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736.50x = 1,557 × 1,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736.50x = 2,424,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,249/736.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,291.58
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