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Finding the Third Proportional to 752.63 and 2,026.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 752.63 and 2,026.69 is: 5,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 2,026.69 = 2,026.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/2,026.69 = 2,026.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 2,026.69 × 2,026.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 4,107,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,462.22/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.51

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