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Finding the Third Proportional to 738 and 1,167.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 738 and 1,167.19 is: 1,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,167.19 = 1,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,167.19 = 1,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,167.19 × 1,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 1,362,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,326.66/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.97

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