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Finding the Third Proportional to 448 and 1,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 448 and 1,202 is: 3,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 1,202 = 1,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/1,202 = 1,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 1,202 × 1,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 1,444,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,804/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.01

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