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Finding the Third Proportional to 754 and 1,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 754 and 1,235 is: 2,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,235 = 1,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,235 = 1,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,235 × 1,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 1,525,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,225/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.84

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