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Finding the Third Proportional to 747.84 and 1,607.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 747.84 and 1,607.06 is: 3,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,607.06 = 1,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,607.06 = 1,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,607.06 × 1,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 2,582,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,649.88/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.46

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