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Finding the Third Proportional to 791 and 1,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 791 and 1,347 is: 2,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,347 = 1,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,347 = 1,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,347 × 1,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 1,814,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,409/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.82

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