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Finding the Third Proportional to 755.63 and 1,610.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 755.63 and 1,610.63 is: 3,433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.63 : 1,610.63 = 1,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.63/1,610.63 = 1,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.63x = 1,610.63 × 1,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.63x = 2,594,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,112.89/755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.07

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