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Finding the Third Proportional to 738.56 and 1,581.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 738.56 and 1,581.19 is: 3,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,581.19 = 1,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,581.19 = 1,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,581.19 × 1,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 2,500,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,153.91/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.16

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