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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,237 and 1,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,237 and 1,702 is: 2,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237 : 1,702 = 1,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237/1,702 = 1,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237x = 1,702 × 1,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237x = 2,896,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,804/1,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.80

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