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Finding the Third Proportional to 736 and 1,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 736 and 1,403 is: 2,674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,403 = 1,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,403 = 1,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,403 × 1,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 1,968,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,409/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.47

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