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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,287 and 1,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,287 and 1,410 is: 1,544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287 : 1,410 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287/1,410 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287x = 1,410 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287x = 1,988,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,100/1,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.76

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