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Finding the Third Proportional to 427 and 726

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Solution

The third proportional to 427 and 726 is: 1,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 726 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/726 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 726 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 527,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,076/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.37

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