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Finding the Third Proportional to 747 and 1,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 747 and 1,236 is: 2,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,236 = 1,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,236 = 1,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,236 × 1,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 1,527,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,696/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.11

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