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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.09 and 1,548.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.09 and 1,548.42 is: 3,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,548.42 = 1,548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,548.42 = 1,548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,548.42 × 1,548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 2,397,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,610.30/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.41

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