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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,445 and 1,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,445 and 1,745 is: 2,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 1,745 = 1,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/1,745 = 1,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 1,745 × 1,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 3,045,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,025/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.28

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