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Finding the Third Proportional to 756 and 1,618.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 756 and 1,618.88 is: 3,466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,618.88 = 1,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,618.88 = 1,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,618.88 × 1,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 2,620,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,756.27/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.61

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