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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,110 and 1,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,110 and 1,344 is: 1,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110 : 1,344 = 1,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110/1,344 = 1,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110x = 1,344 × 1,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110x = 1,806,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,336/1,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.33

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