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Finding the Third Proportional to 752.38 and 1,639.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 752.38 and 1,639.75 is: 3,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,639.75 = 1,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,639.75 = 1,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,639.75 × 1,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 2,688,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,780.06/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.72

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