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Finding the Third Proportional to 756.88 and 1,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 756.88 and 1,544 is: 3,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,544 = 1,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,544 = 1,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,544 × 1,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 2,383,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,936/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.71

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