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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,287 and 1,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,287 and 1,443 is: 1,617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287 : 1,443 = 1,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287/1,443 = 1,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287x = 1,443 × 1,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287x = 2,082,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,249/1,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.91

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