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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 732

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 732 is: 1,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 732 = 732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/732 = 732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 732 × 732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 535,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,824/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.80

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