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Finding the Third Proportional to 770 and 1,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 770 and 1,326 is: 2,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,326 = 1,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,326 = 1,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,326 × 1,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 1,758,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,276/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.48

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