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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,221 and 1,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,221 and 1,325 is: 1,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,325 = 1,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,325 = 1,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,325 × 1,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 1,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,625/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.86

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