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Finding the Third Proportional to 752 and 1,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 752 and 1,229 is: 2,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,229 = 1,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,229 = 1,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,229 × 1,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 1,510,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,441/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.57

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