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Finding the Third Proportional to 766.55 and 1,644.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 766.55 and 1,644.05 is: 3,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,644.05 = 1,644.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,644.05 = 1,644.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,644.05 × 1,644.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 2,702,890.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,890.13/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.06

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