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Finding the Third Proportional to 742 and 1,593.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 742 and 1,593.25 is: 3,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,593.25 = 1,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,593.25 = 1,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,593.25 × 1,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 2,538,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,445.56/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.09

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