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Finding the Third Proportional to 737 and 1,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 737 and 1,281 is: 2,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 1,281 = 1,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/1,281 = 1,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 1,281 × 1,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 1,640,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,961/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.54

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