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Finding the Third Proportional to 737.50 and 1,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 737.50 and 1,619 is: 3,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.50 : 1,619 = 1,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.50/1,619 = 1,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.50x = 1,619 × 1,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.50x = 2,621,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,161/737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.12

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