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Finding the Third Proportional to 751.50 and 2,034.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 751.50 and 2,034.38 is: 5,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 2,034.38 = 2,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/2,034.38 = 2,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 2,034.38 × 2,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 4,138,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,681.64/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.23

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