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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 737

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 737 is: 1,275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 737 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/737 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 737 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 543,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,169/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.04

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