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Finding the Third Proportional to 788 and 1,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 788 and 1,514 is: 2,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,514 = 1,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,514 = 1,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,514 × 1,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 2,292,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,196/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.88

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