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Finding the Third Proportional to 851.50 and 1,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 851.50 and 1,755 is: 3,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,755 = 1,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,755 = 1,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,755 × 1,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 3,080,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,025/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.18

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