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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.25 and 1,662.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.25 and 1,662.25 is: 3,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.25 : 1,662.25 = 1,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.25/1,662.25 = 1,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.25x = 1,662.25 × 1,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.25x = 2,763,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,075.06/750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.87

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