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Finding the Third Proportional to 766 and 1,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 766 and 1,639 is: 3,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,639 = 1,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,639 = 1,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,639 × 1,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 2,686,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,321/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.95

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