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Finding the Third Proportional to 838.50 and 1,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 838.50 and 1,596 is: 3,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.50 : 1,596 = 1,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.50/1,596 = 1,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.50x = 1,596 × 1,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.50x = 2,547,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,216/838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.82

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