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Finding the Third Proportional to 390 and 1,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 390 and 1,027 is: 2,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 1,027 = 1,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/1,027 = 1,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 1,027 × 1,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 1,054,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,729/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.43

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