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Finding the Third Proportional to 747.94 and 1,750.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 747.94 and 1,750.88 is: 4,098.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.94 : 1,750.88 = 1,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.94/1,750.88 = 1,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.94x = 1,750.88 × 1,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.94x = 3,065,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,563.27/747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.69

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