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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,347 and 1,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,347 and 1,829 is: 2,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347 : 1,829 = 1,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347/1,829 = 1,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347x = 1,829 × 1,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347x = 3,345,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,241/1,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.48

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