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Finding the Third Proportional to 727 and 1,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 727 and 1,302 is: 2,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,302 = 1,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,302 = 1,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,302 × 1,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 1,695,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,204/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.78

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