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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,266 and 1,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,266 and 1,619 is: 2,070.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,619 = 1,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,619 = 1,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,619 × 1,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 2,621,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,161/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.43

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