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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,247 and 1,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,247 and 1,370 is: 1,505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247 : 1,370 = 1,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247/1,370 = 1,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247x = 1,370 × 1,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247x = 1,876,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,900/1,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.13

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