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Finding the Third Proportional to 670 and 1,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 670 and 1,282 is: 2,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,282 = 1,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,282 = 1,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,282 × 1,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 1,643,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,524/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.02

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