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Finding the Third Proportional to 733 and 1,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 733 and 1,275 is: 2,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,275 = 1,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,275 = 1,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,275 × 1,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 1,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,625/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.77

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