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Finding the Third Proportional to 855.56 and 1,738.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 855.56 and 1,738.13 is: 3,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,738.13 = 1,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,738.13 = 1,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,738.13 × 1,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 3,021,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,078.52/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.10

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