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Finding the Third Proportional to 773.25 and 1,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 773.25 and 1,668 is: 3,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,668 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,668 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,668 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 2,782,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,224/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.09

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