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Finding the Third Proportional to 862 and 1,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 862 and 1,377 is: 2,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,377 = 1,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,377 = 1,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,377 × 1,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 1,896,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,129/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.69

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