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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,238 and 1,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,238 and 1,346 is: 1,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238 : 1,346 = 1,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238/1,346 = 1,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238x = 1,346 × 1,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238x = 1,811,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,716/1,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.42

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