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Finding the Third Proportional to 719 and 1,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 719 and 1,346 is: 2,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 1,346 = 1,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/1,346 = 1,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 1,346 × 1,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 1,811,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,716/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.77

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