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Finding the Third Proportional to 728 and 1,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 728 and 1,208 is: 2,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,208 = 1,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,208 = 1,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,208 × 1,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 1,459,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,264/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.48

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