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Finding the Third Proportional to 753.89 and 1,599.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 753.89 and 1,599.33 is: 3,392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.89 : 1,599.33 = 1,599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.89/1,599.33 = 1,599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.89x = 1,599.33 × 1,599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.89x = 2,557,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,850.45/753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.87

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