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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,042 and 1,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,042 and 1,514 is: 2,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042 : 1,514 = 1,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042/1,514 = 1,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042x = 1,514 × 1,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042x = 2,292,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,196/1,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.80

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