Finding the Third Proportional to 738.50 and 1,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 738.50 and 1,553 is: 3,265.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738.50 : 1,553 = 1,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738.50/1,553 = 1,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738.50x = 1,553 × 1,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738.50x = 2,411,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,411,809/738.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265.82
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