Finding the Third Proportional to 753.50 and 1,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 753.50 and 1,617 is: 3,470.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753.50 : 1,617 = 1,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753.50/1,617 = 1,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753.50x = 1,617 × 1,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753.50x = 2,614,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,614,689/753.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470.06
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