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Finding the Third Proportional to 416 and 1,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 416 and 1,127 is: 3,053.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 1,127 = 1,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/1,127 = 1,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 1,127 × 1,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 1,270,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,129/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.19

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