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Finding the Third Proportional to 738.50 and 1,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 738.50 and 1,579 is: 3,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,579 = 1,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,579 = 1,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,579 × 1,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 2,493,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,241/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.09

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