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Finding the Third Proportional to 825 and 1,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 825 and 1,572 is: 2,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,572 = 1,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,572 = 1,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,572 × 1,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 2,471,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,184/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.37

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