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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.75 and 1,609.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.75 and 1,609.13 is: 3,448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,609.13 = 1,609.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,609.13 = 1,609.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,609.13 × 1,609.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 2,589,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,283.27/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.93

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