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Finding the Third Proportional to 537 and 1,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 537 and 1,209 is: 2,721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 1,209 = 1,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/1,209 = 1,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 1,209 × 1,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 1,461,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,681/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.94

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