Finding the Third Proportional to 795 and 1,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 795 and 1,737 is: 3,795.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795 : 1,737 = 1,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795/1,737 = 1,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795x = 1,737 × 1,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795x = 3,017,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,017,169/795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,795.18
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