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Finding the Third Proportional to 758 and 1,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 758 and 1,912 is: 4,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,912 = 1,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,912 = 1,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,912 × 1,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 3,655,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,744/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.88

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