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Finding the Third Proportional to 758 and 1,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 758 and 1,667 is: 3,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,667 = 1,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,667 = 1,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,667 × 1,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 2,778,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,889/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.08

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