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Finding the Third Proportional to 760 and 1,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 760 and 1,566 is: 3,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760 : 1,566 = 1,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760/1,566 = 1,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760x = 1,566 × 1,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760x = 2,452,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,356/760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.78

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