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Finding the Third Proportional to 792.75 and 1,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 792.75 and 1,671 is: 3,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,671 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,671 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,671 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 2,792,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,241/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.22

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