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Finding the Third Proportional to 727 and 874

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Solution

The third proportional to 727 and 874 is: 1,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 874 = 874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/874 = 874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 874 × 874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 763,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,876/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.72

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