Finding the Third Proportional to 741.75 and 1,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 741.75 and 1,599 is: 3,446.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741.75 : 1,599 = 1,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741.75/1,599 = 1,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741.75x = 1,599 × 1,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741.75x = 2,556,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,556,801/741.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446.98
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