Finding the Third Proportional to 758 and 1,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 758 and 1,665 is: 3,657.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758 : 1,665 = 1,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758/1,665 = 1,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758x = 1,665 × 1,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758x = 2,772,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,772,225/758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,657.29
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