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Finding the Third Proportional to 752 and 997

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Solution

The third proportional to 752 and 997 is: 1,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 997 = 997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/997 = 997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 997 × 997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 994,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,009/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.82

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