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Finding the Third Proportional to 755.44 and 1,522.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 755.44 and 1,522.69 is: 3,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,522.69 = 1,522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,522.69 = 1,522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,522.69 × 1,522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 2,318,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,577.22/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.18

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