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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,334 and 2,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,334 and 2,700 is: 5,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334 : 2,700 = 2,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334/2,700 = 2,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334x = 2,700 × 2,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334x = 7,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,000/1,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.77

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