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Finding the Third Proportional to 826 and 1,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 826 and 1,354 is: 2,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826 : 1,354 = 1,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826/1,354 = 1,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826x = 1,354 × 1,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826x = 1,833,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,316/826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.51

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