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Finding the Third Proportional to 741.97 and 1,586.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 741.97 and 1,586.88 is: 3,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.97 : 1,586.88 = 1,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.97/1,586.88 = 1,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.97x = 1,586.88 × 1,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.97x = 2,518,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,172.27/741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.91

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