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Finding the Third Proportional to 720 and 1,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 720 and 1,299 is: 2,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,299 = 1,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,299 = 1,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,299 × 1,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 1,687,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,401/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.61

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