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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,158 and 1,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,158 and 1,317 is: 1,497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158 : 1,317 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158/1,317 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158x = 1,317 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158x = 1,734,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,489/1,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.83

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