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Finding the Third Proportional to 535 and 1,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 535 and 1,309 is: 3,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 1,309 = 1,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/1,309 = 1,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 1,309 × 1,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 1,713,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,481/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.77

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