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Finding the Third Proportional to 758.25 and 1,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 758.25 and 1,638 is: 3,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.25 : 1,638 = 1,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.25/1,638 = 1,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.25x = 1,638 × 1,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.25x = 2,683,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,044/758.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.47

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