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Finding the Third Proportional to 751 and 1,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 751 and 1,573 is: 3,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,573 = 1,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,573 = 1,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,573 × 1,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 2,474,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,329/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.71

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