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Finding the Third Proportional to 793 and 1,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 793 and 1,631 is: 3,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,631 = 1,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,631 = 1,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,631 × 1,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 2,660,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,161/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.55

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