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Finding the Third Proportional to 788 and 1,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 788 and 1,350 is: 2,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,350 = 1,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,350 = 1,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,350 × 1,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 1,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,500/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.82

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