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Finding the Third Proportional to 795 and 1,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 795 and 1,554 is: 3,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,554 = 1,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,554 = 1,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,554 × 1,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 2,414,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,916/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.63

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