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Finding the Third Proportional to 755 and 1,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 755 and 1,532 is: 3,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,532 = 1,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,532 = 1,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,532 × 1,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 2,347,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,024/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.64

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