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Finding the Third Proportional to 702 and 1,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 702 and 1,282 is: 2,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,282 = 1,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,282 = 1,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,282 × 1,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 1,643,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,524/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.20

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