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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,209 and 1,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,209 and 1,731 is: 2,478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209 : 1,731 = 1,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209/1,731 = 1,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209x = 1,731 × 1,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209x = 2,996,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,361/1,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.38

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