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Finding the Third Proportional to 754.13 and 1,688.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 754.13 and 1,688.25 is: 3,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,688.25 = 1,688.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,688.25 = 1,688.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,688.25 × 1,688.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 2,850,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,188.06/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.46

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