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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.09 and 1,629.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.09 and 1,629.56 is: 3,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,629.56 = 1,629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,629.56 = 1,629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,629.56 × 1,629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 2,655,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,473.94/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.19

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