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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,209 and 1,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,209 and 1,804 is: 2,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209 : 1,804 = 1,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209/1,804 = 1,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209x = 1,804 × 1,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209x = 3,254,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,416/1,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.82

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