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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,402 and 1,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,402 and 1,787 is: 2,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402 : 1,787 = 1,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402/1,787 = 1,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402x = 1,787 × 1,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402x = 3,193,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,369/1,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.72

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