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Finding the Third Proportional to 760.13 and 1,547.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 760.13 and 1,547.25 is: 3,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.13 : 1,547.25 = 1,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.13/1,547.25 = 1,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.13x = 1,547.25 × 1,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.13x = 2,393,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,982.56/760.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.46

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