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Finding the Third Proportional to 718 and 1,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 718 and 1,259 is: 2,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 1,259 = 1,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/1,259 = 1,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 1,259 × 1,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 1,585,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,081/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.63

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