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Finding the Third Proportional to 674 and 1,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 674 and 1,201 is: 2,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,201 = 1,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,201 = 1,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,201 × 1,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 1,442,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,401/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.06

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