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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.94 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.94 and 1,667.25 is: 3,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,667.25 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,667.25 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,667.25 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 2,779,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,722.56/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.67

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