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Finding the Third Proportional to 418 and 727

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Solution

The third proportional to 418 and 727 is: 1,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 727 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/727 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 727 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 528,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,529/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.42

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