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Finding the Third Proportional to 761 and 1,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 761 and 1,651 is: 3,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,651 = 1,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,651 = 1,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,651 × 1,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 2,725,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,801/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.87

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