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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,341 and 1,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,341 and 1,525 is: 1,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341 : 1,525 = 1,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341/1,525 = 1,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341x = 1,525 × 1,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341x = 2,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,625/1,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.25

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