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Finding the Third Proportional to 785.44 and 1,596.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 785.44 and 1,596.19 is: 3,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,596.19 = 1,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,596.19 = 1,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,596.19 × 1,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 2,547,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,814.54/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.82

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