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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,228 and 1,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,228 and 1,763 is: 2,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228 : 1,763 = 1,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228/1,763 = 1,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228x = 1,763 × 1,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228x = 3,108,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,169/1,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.08

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