Finding the Third Proportional to 754.50 and 1,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 754.50 and 1,630 is: 3,521.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754.50 : 1,630 = 1,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754.50/1,630 = 1,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754.50x = 1,630 × 1,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754.50x = 2,656,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,656,900/754.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,521.40
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