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Finding the Third Proportional to 744 and 1,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 744 and 1,644 is: 3,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,644 = 1,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,644 = 1,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,644 × 1,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 2,702,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,736/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.71

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