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Finding the Third Proportional to 417 and 748

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Solution

The third proportional to 417 and 748 is: 1,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 748 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/748 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 748 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 559,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,504/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.74

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