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Finding the Third Proportional to 785 and 1,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 785 and 1,528 is: 2,974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,528 = 1,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,528 = 1,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,528 × 1,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 2,334,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,784/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.25

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