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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 747

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 747 is: 1,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 747 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/747 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 747 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 558,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,009/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.88

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