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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,187 and 1,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,187 and 1,292 is: 1,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187 : 1,292 = 1,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187/1,292 = 1,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187x = 1,292 × 1,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187x = 1,669,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,264/1,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.29

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