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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 1,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 1,078 is: 2,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 1,078 = 1,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/1,078 = 1,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 1,078 × 1,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 1,162,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,084/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.90

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