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Finding the Third Proportional to 754 and 1,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 754 and 1,720 is: 3,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,720 = 1,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,720 = 1,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,720 × 1,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 2,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,400/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.61

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