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Finding the Third Proportional to 701 and 1,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 701 and 1,267 is: 2,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 1,267 = 1,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/1,267 = 1,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 1,267 × 1,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 1,605,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,289/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.00

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