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Finding the Third Proportional to 714 and 1,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 714 and 1,252 is: 2,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,252 = 1,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,252 = 1,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,252 × 1,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 1,567,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,504/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.38

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