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Finding the Third Proportional to 755 and 1,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 755 and 1,853 is: 4,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,853 = 1,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,853 = 1,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,853 × 1,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 3,433,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,609/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.83

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